Beatrice Stewart, 96, passed away Friday, May 20, 2022 at her home. She was born March 14, 1926 in Princeton, to the late George and Rose Wright. She had lived in Fort Branch, Princeton and most recently of Hazleton. She was retired and had worked at Meissner Mfg. in Mt. Carmel, IL and Hansen Corp. in Princeton.

Beatrice is survived by 2 daughters, Phyllis Lucas (James) of Opelika, Alabama and Deanna Kay Cornwell (Clarence) of Hazleton; 6 grandchildren, David Lucas, Dianne McGrady, Daniel Lucas, Rachel Gould, Roy and Joshua Hyneman; 6 great grandchildren, Azriel and Zaylee Hyneman, Cameron Lucas, Michael McGrady, Ben and Abby Lucas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 71 years, Roy E. Stewart; great granddaughter Kaydence Hyneman.

A funeral service will be held at the graveside at 1 pm CDT Monday, May 23, 2022 at Columbia White Church Cemetery in Princeton, with Pastor Mike Marsh officiating. Interment will follow there after the service. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery, there will be no visitation. Colvin Funeral Home in Princeton is entrusted with arrangements.

Condolences may be expressed online at www.colvinfuneralhome.com. The Colvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Stewart family.