Sarah “Ann” Stewart

Mrs. Sarah "Ann" Stewart was born December 9, 1958, the baby of 18 children to the late Johnny and Sarah Newkirk in Thomas County, GA. Growing up on their land in Thomas County, Sarah and her large family enjoyed the freedom of living on their farm and making memories with her siblings, nieces and nephews.

Sarah accepted Jesus Christ at a young age and was a member of Sweetfield Missionary Baptist Church and attended throughout her adult life.

Attending grade school in Coolidge and graduating from Central High School, Class of 1977, Sarah briefly attended Albany State and went on to marry, the late Otis C. Stewart, Sr and supported his military journey and traveled the world before returning to Thomasville. A son and a daughter were born from this union.

Sarah worked throughout the years in many retail positions and through this she developed lasting friendships and working relationships throughout the Thomasville community. She devoted her remaining work career, before becoming ill, serving the citizens of Thomas County in Environmental Services at Archbold Medical Center for over 20 years.

Sarah was a devoted mother, grandmother, loving sister, aunt, and friend. She supported her community through her kind spirit, loving heart, and delicious homecooked meals and was truly adored by all those that knew her.

Sarah was preceded in death by her parents, eight brothers, and six sisters.

She leaves to cherish her time on earth; her loving children, Otis C. Stewart, Jr. (Nacirema) of Douglasville, GA; her daughter, Shanika Stewart -Taylor (Persean, Sr.) of Thomasville, GA; her six grandchildren, Okeejah, Kalauni, Persean, Jr., Robert, Olivia, and Ashton; her devoted partner of 12 years, Charles Murphy; her godson, Tevin Scott; her sisters, Doris Newkirk Jackson of Mableton, GA, Emma Lee Newkirk of Atlanta, GA; brother, Willie Roy Newkirk of Norfolk, Virginia and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Sarah "Ann" Stewart transitioned peacefully in her home, surrounded by her loving family on January 29, 2023 in Thomas County.