A Celebration of Life 
(Remembrance of Love) 
for 
Mrs, Sallie Mae Stewart 
Saturday, April 11, 1998 
3:00pm 
First African Baptist Church 
Claxton, Georgia 
Reverend Clarence T. Williams, Jr. 
Officiating 
Hfiougfits of Mother 
Three words TaCC 
sweetCy on my souC 
That Bid my spirit 
spurn controC 
The sweetest sound 
to MortaCs given 
dire heard in MOTTPE^ 
9fOME, andm.A^d/'- 
A Mother is a trusty friend 
we have when triaCs heaviCyfaCC 
upon us. When adversity tah^s 
the place of prosperity 
When (^od thought of Mother 
he must have laughed with 
satisfaction and framed it quichCy 
so rich, so deep, so divine, 
so fud of soul, power, and 
Beautiful was the conception 
(Because I feel that in heavens 
aBove the Angels whispering 
to one another can find among 
the Burning terms of Love, 
none so devotional as that of 
Monm(R,  
Lycerptsfiom Tor a Special Mother 
Sallie Mae Stewart 
May 5,1927-April 7,1998 
Sallie M, Stewart was born 
May 5, 1927 in Screven County, GA to 
the late Mrs. Cynthia Kirkland, and the 
late Mr. William Telfair Kirkland. 
A member of First African Baptist 
Church for many years, she served as 
an usher until her first bout of illness. 
She was a fighter strong in faith, will 
and spirit. Her battle of life was won 
on April 7, 1998, at the Evans 
Memorial Hospital, Claxton, GA. after 
a brief stay at Claxton Nursing Home. 
Those that hold her dear are her 
husband, Mr. William Stewart^^elve 
children, seven daughter-in-laws and 
two son-in-laws: Mr. Howard 
McFadden (Katie), Ms. Queen E. 
Lundy (Edward) , Mr. Paul McFadden, 
Mr. Samuel McFadden, Sr. (Juanita), 
Mr. David McFadden (Lader), Mr. 
Charles Stewart (Gwen), Mr. Willie 
James Stewart (Cleo), Mr. Pearlie 
Stewart, Ms. Mary L. Stewart Hayes 
(Gregory), Mr. Gregory Stewart 
(Linda), Mr. Alton Griffin (Melva), and 
the late Mr. Vincent Stewart. One truly 
devoted sister, Mrs. Thelma Joiner 
Aunt Thelma; 35 grandchildren, 20 
great-grandchildren; a host of 
cousins, other relatives and friends. 
Celebration of Life 
Processional......................Choir 
Presiding....Rev. Clarence T. Williams, Jr. 
Scripture....Rev. Clarence T. Williams, Jr. 
Prayer of Comfort.....Mr. Freddie Geiger 
Solo..................Ms. Joyce A. Fennell 
Reflections: 
Church Member - Mr. Freddie Geiger 
Friend - Ms. Ethel James 
Neighbor - Ms. Bessie Carter 
Solo - /zdnou Scor-/ctl 
Obituary/Acknowledgments: 
Ms. Lillie Mae Harris 
Eulogy.......Rev. Clarence T. Williams, Jr. 
Parting Glance (soft music) 
Recessional 
Interment 
Hagan Cemetery 
Hagan, GA 
Pallbearers 
Mr. Samuel McFadden, Jr. 
Mr. Walter E. Lundy 
Mr. Cecil L. Lundy 
Mr. Cedric Nelson 
Mr. Lament McKinnon 
Mr. Anthony Byrd 
Mr. Marvin L. Welch 
Mr. William Melvin 
Mr. Chris Freeman 
Honor Guard - Georgia State Prison 
Flower Bearers 
Friends of the Family 
Thoughts of You 
The family of the late Mrs. Sallie Mae 
Stewart wishes to say thank you for the 
many acts of kindness shown and your 
prayers during this faith strengthening 
time. May God bless you. 
A special thanks to Elizabeth Stanley and 
Stephanie Ball for their continuous 
healthcare and kindness. 
Professional Services Entrusted to: 
Harpers Funeral Home 
Claxton, Georgia 
(912) 739-2658 
(912) 739-2659 
J.H. Nelson 
Owner/Manager 
Rev. C.R. Tremble 
Mortician/Manager