Barbara Stewart

Barbara Jean Stewart, age 85, of Ovid, MI, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2019, at Ovid Healthcare Center.

A Memorial Service will be held at the Church of the Living Word, Ovid, MI, at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, December 20, 2019, with Pastor Audie Clairmont officiating.

Barbara was born in Ovid, Michigan on September 18, 1934, the daughter Donald B. and Ruby Faye (Darling) Taylor. She graduated from Ovid High School with the class of 1952.

Barbara was a homemaker and enjoyed working in her flower garden and helping family and friends keeping their flowers growing.

She is survived by 4 children: Bill Stewart of Ovid, MI; Patti Stewart of Ovid, MI; John and Terri Stewart of Ovid, MI; and Eddie and Chris Stewart of Ovid, MI; 5 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren; 7 siblings: Lois Wadsworth, Robert and Sharon Taylor, Linda White, Richard and Sandy Taylor, Gordon and Kathy Taylor, Don Taylor, and Dennis and Elizabeth Taylor.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.  Barbara was predeceased by her parents, 1 son James Stewart, 2 sisters: Donna Dumond and Betty Pettigrew; and one brother Jim Taylor.

Memorials may be made to Ovid Healthcare 9480 East M-21 Ovid, MI 48866.  Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Houghton Chapel, Ovid, Michigan.