Frances Allen Stewart

Published 10:58 am Friday, December 27, 2024

Mrs. Frances Allen Stewart, 101, formerly of US 64 E., Mocksville, passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 202 at Bermuda Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation in Advance after years of declining health.
Frances was born in Davie County on Sept. 17, 1923 to the late Branch and Lydia Smith Allen, and moved to Yadkin County in her youth. She married Nelson “Dink” Stewart of the Fork community, and they built their home west of No Creek, where they raised their family. She always had time for her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. She was an expert seamstress, working in the garment industry and applying her talents for family and neighbors.
She was preceded in death by: her parents; her husband; 7 siblings; 89 first cousins; and 13 nieces and nephews. Frances was the last survivor of the 68 grandchildren of William Washington Allen.
She is survived by: her children; Noral “Butch” Stewart (Teresa) of Raleigh, and Jean Markland (Doug) of Advance; grandchildren, Susan Harpe (Jeff), Sharon Godbey (Brad), and Daniel Markland (Megan), all of Mocksville, Douglas Markland Jr. of Morrisville, and Craig Stewart (Katie) of Santa Cruz, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Bryan Markland (Tesia) of Winston-Salem, Isaac and Eli Markland of Mocksville, and Al Stewart of Santa Cruz; step great-great granddaughter, Juniper Benson; 6 nieces and nephews; and 6 first cousins.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 30 at Fulton Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Shelby Harbour officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be considered for: Fulton Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 3689 NC 801 S., Advance, NC 27006.
Online condolence: www.eatonfuneralervice.com.