Juanita

Stewart

Mrs. Juanita Kittinger Stewart, age 80, of Jackson, Georgia, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2026.

Juanita was born on Wednesday, October 23, 1946, in Akron, Ohio to the late Gerald Kittinger and the late Tressie Kittinger Ruth. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lee Stewart; step-father, Carl Ruth; sister, Margie Welch.

Juanita worked at Buckners for over 30 years. She also drove a school bus and was the Red Devil mascot for several years. Juanita was the life of the party and loved to laugh and dress up. She enjoyed gambling, especially the slot machines and playing softball and loved supporting her children and grandchildren with their sports careers. Her favorite place to go was camping in Brevard, North Carolina on the Davidson River. Her favorite quote was “Remember me with smiles and laughter, for that is how I’ll remember you all”. Juanita was dearly loved and will be deeply missed.

Juanita is survived by her children, Tony Stewart, Missy Stewart, Shelly Richards (John), Andy Stewart (Shannon); grandchildren, Logan Teal (Skylar), Jayci McCowan (Sean), Sydney Stewart, Savannah Stewart, Jackson Stewart, Henry Stewart; great-granddaughter, Kallie McCowan; brother, Dwight Kittinger (Roxanne); sister, Carla French; many extended family members.

A funeral for Mrs. Juanita Stewart will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026, at 11:00 A.M. at the Sherrell Memorial Chapel with Dr. S. Ed Hoard officiating. Interment will follow at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends may visit the family two hours prior to the service at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the funeral home for a high school scholarship fund in memory of Mrs. Juanita Stewart.

Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.westburyfuneralhomes.com.

Sherrell-Westbury Funeral Home, 212 E. College Street, Jackson, GA, is serving the Stewart family.