Dorothy Stewart's Obituary
LIFE REFLECTIONS
Dorothy E. Stewart, nicknamed “Dottie”, was born in 1923 in St. Louis, Missouri to Fred and Ella Ernest. At the age of 17, she travelled by train to start a new life in California. She met and married the love of her life, Eckie Stewart Jr. in 1944. From this union, four beautiful children were born.
Dorothy was employed as a nurse for 25 years at Herrick Hospital in Berkeley. She was recognized for her hard work and dedication to her patients. She later worked for the Oakland Tribune for over ten years. She retired for a second time to spend more time with her growing family.
Dorothy possessed many talents. She loved knitting and crocheting for her family. She enjoyed playing the piano and violin. Dorothy had several hobbies and also loved jigsaw and crossword puzzles because it kept her mind sharp. She enjoyed watching tennis and MSNBC, the Home Shopping Network, Columbo, Matlock and Murder She Wrote.
She was proud of her family and their accomplishments. She also loved Venus and Serena Williams and the Obamas, especially Michelle… strong women who accomplished a great deal.
Preceded in death by her mother Ella Ernest; husband Eckie Stewart Jr; sisters Ella Mae Ernest and Nina Taylor; brother Alonzo Buford and her only son Carl E. Stewart.
Dorothy is survived by three generations: her loving daughters Gloria Morgan (Roosevelt Hattin), Pamela Townsend (Ricky), and Lisa Jefferson. Loving grandchildren Anthony (Jennifer), Gina, Lisa, Kevin (Bobbi), Angela (Erik), Carl, Myesha (ReShard), James (Claire) and Aaron. Great-grandkids: Pamela, Jasmine, Kendall, Karim, Aidan, Hendrix, Jaeden, Summer, Easton, Christian, Alexandria and Mason. Nephew and nieces: Henry Taylor, Jo Ann Thomas, Kimberly Clark and great-great nephew Murphy Bernard, Jr. and a host of other family and friends.
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