Joann Joyce Stewart, 83, of Mesa, AZ went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2021. She was born on August 7, 1937 to Cecil and Nellie Meyer in Washington DC. The family moved to Kansas City, MO. where Joann attended North Kansas City High and graduated in 1956. After graduation, she worked in the banking industry in Kansas City, MO., Wichita, KS, Tucson, AZ, and Tempe, AZ. Once retired, she served faithfully in her church as well. Joann was a devoted wife and mother and is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Jack Stewart; 4 daughters, Andrea McShane (Frank), Dorene Dyer (Kevin), Jacqueline Vanderslice (Bruce), Charlene Sams; 11 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; brother and sisters-in-law, James and Joy Stewart, Judy and Michael McConnell, and Ronnie and Laura Stewart. Joann was preceded in death by her parents and her only sibling Janice May Meyer. Joann loved Jesus, her family, going to church, garage sales, bowling, bagels, ice cream, and going on cruises. She truly lived out her faith and always had a smile and kind word for everyone she encountered.
The funeral service will be held March 31st at Gethsemane Lutheran Church 1035 E. Guadalupe Rd. Tempe, AZ 85283, viewing at 9:30 a.m. and memorial service at 10:30 a.m. The graveside service will be at 1 p.m. at Phoenix Memorial Park 200 W. Beardsley Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85027. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Joann’s name to Gethsemane Lutheran Church.
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