Freda Mae (Stewart) Stewart

Freda Mae Stewart, age 89, life long resident of Elwood, passed away on Friday, December 12, 2014 at St. Vincent Mercy Hospital following an extended illness.Freda was born on October 31, 1925, at home in Duck Creek Township, to the late George and Lula (Beckley) Stewart.Freda received her education in the Elwood schools.She began working at the Woolworth store when she was 16, she later went to work at the Aladdin Vacuum Bottles Lamp Factory in 1950, and then worked at Delco Remy's Plant 3 as a Punch Press operator.Freda retired after 33 years of service in 1983.Freda was a member of union 662 and a member of Grace United Methodist Church.She began attending Grace in 1938 and became a member in 1950.Freda spent many years teaching Sunday School, affecting the lives of many children, she was a member the Women's Society at Grace since 1975, she also worked in MYF and was on the Church Board.In her later years Freda worked in the church office, she helped deliver meals on Wheels, and also bowled in two leagues after retiring.Freda loved poetry and wrote many poems, she loved spending time with her nieces and nephews and enjoyed supporting all of their children in their numerous activities.Freda was known for the statement "I've been blessed."
Freda is survived by: Nieces, Lee Ann Graham of Elwood, Carol Barnes, Laura Neese, Glenna Stewart, Sue Sherman, Loretta Gosnell, Marlena Davis, Jana Robinson, Jeannie Sue Cosby, Kathy Walker, Barbara Hahn, Sandy Thompson, Kay Taylor, Nephews, Richard Stewart, Tom Hires, Larry Chris, Brad Stewart, Max Stewart, Ronald Stewart, Glen Stewart, Keith Stewart, Charles Stewart, Daniel Stewart.
Freda was preceded in death by her Father, George Stewart, Mother, Lula Stewart, 4 Sisters, Eva Hires, Gertrude Chriss, Ruth Huntsman, Ellen Welcher, 4 Brothers, Ray Stewart, Glen Stewart, Murvel Stewart, Leroy Stewart, Nieces and Nephews, Gene Chriss, Juanita Harney, Georgia Wells, Leland Stewart, Chuck Stewart, Bobby Stewart, Patty Bickel, and Leroy "Bevo" Stewart.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Dunnichay Funeral Home, Elwood, Indiana with Rev. Ron Becker and Rev. Bill Johnston officiating. Burial will follow in the Forrestville Cemetery.
Visitation will be Tuesday, December 16, 2014, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm, at Dunnichay Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace United Methodist Church.
Online condolences can be given at www.dunnichayfuneralhome.com