The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1922-02-24
DEATH COMES TO
MRS. C. F. STEWART

| Mrs. Cynthia +. Stewart passed
away Monday night, February goth, at
her home in Louisa. Her death came
almost without warning. Apparently,
she had been feeling better than usual
during the day and up to a short time
before the final summons came About
$3.50 p, m. she made the first complaint
OF a change for the worse and said
she would go to bed. Her daughter,
Mrs A. NJ Campbell. and niece, Mrs.
Nora Sullivan, were with her and gave
immediate assistance A little later
Mrs. Stewart said she realized that
the end was near; and without the
slightest struggle her spirit passed
out OF the tired body and winged its
way 10 the eternal home which awaits
the faithful
Mrs, Stewart had reached her S2nd
year. having been born on December
2ist, 1870. For three or four years
she had been In feeble health. but able
TO go around most all the time. Last
fall she visited relatives in Hunting
ton, Ashland and Catiettsburg.
She is survived by one daughter,
Mrs. A. NJ Campbell, Of Huntington,
and two sons. Mr.. j. w. NJ. Stewart,
OF Ashland. and Mr. F, L. Stewart OF
Louisa The latter,was with his moth
er when the end came. The other son
was in New York City and arrived
here Wednesday morning accompanied
by his wife. Also. there are two
grandchildren. Charles Campbell and
Martini Mayo Stewart.
Mrs, Stewart was scion OF one OF
the leading pioneer families OF the
Big Sandy valley. Her father was
Lewis Mayo, prominent as an educator
and as an earnest Christian leader
in the early history OF eastern Ken
lucky. Mrs. Stewart was the widow
of Judge James Z. Stewart. a native
of Lawrence county, After their mar
rlage they located for a while at Paints
Vile, later removing 10 Louisa, where
they became leaders In the community.
Judge Stewart successfully practiced
law here throughout his life, He was
elected Judge OF the Criminal Court in
the judicial district then composed of
several counties. and served with dis
tinction. His fearless handling OF an
outlaw organization known as the
Regulators" brought TO him the COM
mendation OF the law-abiding citizen
ship OF the State.
The youngest of ten children. Mrs.
Stewart also was the last OF her faith
er's family to pass into eternity. Hers
was a long and active life. devoted to
the welfare of her family and friends
and OF the community in general. The
influence OF her pious example and
sacrinclal life will live long in this
valley. She was n great lover of
flowers and her home was always sur
rounded by most beautifully kept beds
of great variety. II seemed most ap-
propriate that friends should send
such profusion OF lovely flowers as
they did upon the occasion Of her
death.
Mrs. Stewart was a woman OF strong
intellect, great energy and fine char
acter. She was a devout Christian,
and loyal member OF the Methodist
Church South. Her last years were
made happy by the devoted attention
of her family, who provided everything
possible for her comfort
The funeral took place at 10;30 a. m.
Thursday at the residence and the
interment in Pine Hill cemetery fol-
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her beloved companion and OF her
eldest son, who died just after having
graduated from a law school. Another
son, Warren. 3ied in early childhood.
Rev. James D. Bell. pastor Of the
NJ. Il. Church South, assisted by Rev.
II. B. Hewlett, conducted the funeral.
No more beautiful and fitting tribute
could have been paid to the sainted
woman than that uttered by her pas
tor, Rev, H. B. Hewlett led the prayer,
and the music was under the direction
of Mrs. G.. r. Vinson.
The pail bearers We're:
Active. II. A. Borders, ]. j. limerick,
James, Sowards, Hamilton Stewart
Jack Fox and r. A. Bickel.
Honorary: Mrs. f. IT. d. Wallace
Mrs. Hannah Lackey, Mrs. frankie
Rowe, Mrs. q. w. Castle. Mrs. Ida
Lackey and Mrs. p H. Vaughan.