Bessie Matilda Stewart Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Bessie Matilda Stewart of Newton, Mississippi, whose life came to an end on November 22, 2025 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Bessie Matilda Stewart to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John McCormick and Aurelia McCormick; her husbands, Sammy Pugh and Luther Stewart; and her brother Johnny McCormick.
She is survived by: her sons, Jeff Pugh (Karen) of Newton and Jim Stewart (Amanda) of Rayville, LA; her stepdaughters, Billie Melton of Byhalia and Brenda Bond (Phillip) of Baxterville; her sisters, Martha Ann Ballard of Rose Hill, Judy Lynn Rowell (Mitchell) of Rose Hill and Aurelia Pearl Alexander (Mike) of Rose Hill; her granddaughter Audrey Pugh; and her stepgrandchildren, Justin Martin, Kristi Martin, Chris Melton, Teresa Davis and Amanda Blackburn. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
