Betty Jane Stewart

Obituary for Betty J. Stewart Betty Jane Stewart, 87, of Baltimore, MD, passed away on April 11, 2026, while in Farmville, VA, after a short illness. Born on July 4, 1938, in Laurel Creek, WV, to John Eldridge and Beulah Mae Penn, Betty was the only daughter in her family. Though her parents passed away while she was young, she grew up to bring immense joy and laughter to everyone she met. As a youngster she was told that she was ordered from Montgomery Ward, a mail-order company that delivered clothing, housewares, and auto supplies and other goods to rural customers. She graduated from Buckingham County High School in 1956 before moving to Baltimore to attend secretarial school. Betty went on to have a fulfilling 25-year career as a para-professional with the Baltimore City Public School System, where she took great pride in helping others. In 1958, Betty met her husband, John, and they remained inseparable for 55 years until his passing in 2015. Together they raised four children. She grew up attending Union Hill Baptist Church in Buckingham, VA. Betty later attended St. Veronica Catholic Church and soon converted to Catholicism. A woman of sincere faith, Betty was a dedicated member of St. Bernardine’s Catholic Church for more than 30 years and raised her family to love God. She was a fiercely dedicated mom to all of her children. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed watching the Baltimore Orioles and was an avid gardener. She was a passionate collector of clocks, with over 50 unique pieces in her home. Some of her favorite pieces included a Cuckoo clock, a grandfather clock and a swinging leg Betty Boop clock. Throughout the years she also found great happiness spending time with her beloved dogs Mike Pepsi, Zeus, and Luna. Betty enjoyed traveling, especially going to casinos. Betty was predeceased by her parents, her brothers, June and Kenneth, and her son John. She is survived by her three daughters, Michelle (Eddie), Gwendolyn, and Anita (Peter), six grandchildren, Sonrisa, Christopher, Davonte, Keith, Jade and Noah; four great grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, a host of nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends both near and far. Though she is no longer with us, her kindness, joy, and love continue to guide us. We will always keep her in our hearts as we celebrate the beautiful life she led.

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Betty Jane Stewart

July 4, 1938 - April 11, 2026