Obituary of Gloria Stewart

Gloria Stewart passed away peacefully on the evening of January 7, 2016 at the DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility surrounded by family and friends. Gloria was 75 years old, born July 13, 1940 on the island of Jamaica, the second child of Nancy McDonald and Jervis Beaumont. She later immigrated to the United States in 1977 and settled in Lockport. She worked hard at making a better life for her children in the United States. She was lovingly referred to as "Madge" or "Mama" by family and close friends. Gloria loved to cook and enjoyed making large Jamaican meals on Sundays for everyone to partake of. She was a member of First AME Church and a member of the Usher and Missionary Board. Gloria was a hard worker and a fighter at heart, she embodied her strength and determination till the end. Gloria is the loving mother of Claudette Whyte, Maxine Robinson, Dalvan Robinson, Dr. Karlene Sturgis, Annmarie Burke and the late Chevannes Robinson; also survived by 23 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; sister of Rudolph, Byron, Oswald, Maurice, Lenford, Olive, and Pauline; mother-in-law of Sean; also survived by several dear cousins and other family and friends. A special thank you to the staff at DeGraff Skilled Nursing Facility, Buffalo General Medical Center, Dr. Kohli, Ms. Jean Morgan and Karlene Curcio, you were all Angels. Relatives and friends may call Friday, January 15th from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in Prudden & Kandt Funeral Home, 242 Genesee St., Lockport. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 16th at 11 AM in First AME Church, 123 South St., Lockport. Interment will be in Cold Springs Cemetery. Visit www.pruddenandkandt.com