Mr. Ivory Stewart

Obituary for Ivory Stewart Ivory Stewart was born in Opelousas, Louisiana on September 28, 1931, to the late Francis Bihm Stewart and Fred Stewart. At an early age, he was baptized at Mount Olive Baptist Church. He converted to Catholicism in 1955 and practiced his faith devoutly and committed himself to the Church and his community. In 1951, he graduated from St. Landry Parish Training School. Upon completion of high school, he enlisted in the United States Army from 1951-1954. He also served in the Korean War and attained the rank of Corporal. He graduated from Southern University with a B.S. in Elementary Education in 1958 and furthered his education with a Master's Degree in Administration plus 30 hours. He taught at Charles Drew in Eunice and North Elementary retiring as an Assistant Principal at Park Vista Elementary. He volunteered as Director of CCD for over 30 years and taught CCD in his home on Saturdays in the late 60s and 70s for 4th through 7th grade. He was also on the Board of Directors of Holy Trinity Villa, Louisiana Retired Teachers Association and member of the Knights of St. Peter Claver Council #8. He was also a recipient of the Martin Luther King Award. He leaves to cherish his memories, his wife Mary D. Stewart of 69 years, his children, Karen (Wayne) Brumfield and Kelvin (Rhonda) Stewart; grandchildren, Kristy Brumfield, Ashley Brumfield, Angela (Deion) Jones, Timothy Stewart, and Glenita Gibson Leonard; great grandchildren, Leah Gransberry, Angel Grace Jones, Chase Leonard, Chance Leonard, and Destine Leonard; Sister-in-law, Lillie Mae Turner and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a loving and devoted stepmother, Ollie Thibodeaux Stewart; sisters Georgia Batiste, Yola Mae Davis; his brothers, Edward Stewart, Eddie John Stewart, Fred Stewart, Jr. (Sonny), John Daniel Stewart, Leo Frank Sims, and Ernest Stewart. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church in Opelousas, LA. Visiting hours will be observed from 8:00 AM to 9:45 AM Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Williams Funeral Home in Opelousas, LA. A Rosary will be recited at 8:30 AM. Internment will be in Bellevue Memorial Park. Share words of comfort with the family at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Holy Ghost Catholic Church, (747 N. Union St. - P.O. Box 1785 Opelousas, LA 70571, 337-942-2732. In memory of Ivory Stewart. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 337-942-2037.

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Mr. Ivory Stewart

September 28, 1931 - May 15, 2025