Betty Stewart

Betty Stewart, 84, of West Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 9:43 a.m. Saturday, May 8, 2021 at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center at Mercy Health Lourdes. She was born in Paducah, Kentucky on October 10, 1936 to the late Ruffin G. Bradford and Lillian Smallman Bradford. Betty worked for Citizens Bank and Trust Company and Paducah Community College. She was a member of Broadway Church of Christ and attended Immanuel Baptist Church. Betty enjoyed slow dancing and life with her family and God.

She is survived by her husband, Bill Mitchell Stewart, she was his companion, friend and the love of his life for 65 years. Son, Mitch Stewart of Paducah, Kentucky and grandson, Mason Stewart of Lexington, Kentucky.

Betty was preceded in death by two infant daughters and her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Milner & Orr Funeral Home of Paducah with Rev. Jamie Broome officiating. Burial will follow at Maplelawn Park Cemetery.

Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the West Kentucky Easter Seals, 801 North 29th street, Paducah, KY 42001.

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