Mrs. Shirley Ann Stewart, wife of William Allen Stewart, daughter of the late Ralph Charles Shivers and Genevieve Eva Fitzpatrick Shivers, passed peacefully surrounded by the love of her family at home. William Allen Stewart and Shirley married on July 27, 1957 in Seattle, WA and were blessed with 5 daughters, making Kent, Washington home for 63 years.

Shirley woke up every morning choosing to be happy; she was energetic, generous, artistic, spiritual, faithful, and gracious. Loved by all and adored by her husband, daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren. She modeled a life well lived and will forever remain in the hearts of those whose lives she touched.

Shirley is survived by her husband, William Allen Stewart; 5 daughters; 5 sons-in-law, 12 grandchildren, 2 brothers, and 3 sisters-in-law. Shirley is preceded in death by 1 brother.

A funeral mass was held Wednesday, July 21st at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Covington. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle/King County.