JoAnn T Stewart

JoAnn Tilley Stewart, of Sylvania, age 73, passed away on Friday, April 11, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family, Georgia.

JoAnn was born on May 13, 1951, to the late William Leslie Tilley and Mary Ellen Morton Porterfield. She was a member of the North Newington Baptist Church. JoAnn loved spending time with her family, reading and crocheting, and picking vegetables out of their garden.

JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents William Leslie Tilley and Mary Ellen Morton Porterfield.

Those who will cherish her memory include her husband of 50 years James Gilbert Stewart SR. Her daughter Joni Ann Stewart of Barnwell SC, stepdaughter Andrea Lee (Jim) of Pooler, her sons Larry Naylor of Newington, Joe Naylor of Newington, Charlie (Teresa) Naylor of Charleston, SC, James G. Stewart Jr. (Shanna) of Newington; Sister Janice Mercer of Barnwell, SC; eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Pallbearers include Kenny Brabham, Terry Brabham, Craig Counts, Alan Thompson, Ryan White, and Eric King.

Honorary pallbearers include Edward and Sandra Hodges, Betty Hall, T.W. Evans, and Alex Perkins

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, from 10-11 AM for visitation at North Newington Baptist Church with the service beginning at 11:00 AM.

Burial will follow at North Newington Baptist Church Cemetery following the service

Thompson - Strickland - Waters Funeral Home is in charge of all Arrangements.