Laura Stewart Blackwell

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Biography: Laura Stewart Blackwell, 60, was released from her struggle with Alzheimer?s disease Saturday December 7th, 2013. Laura, or Lotus Blossom as she was known for her purity and beauty, was born July 31, 1953 in Huntsville, Arkansas to her cherished parents Joseph V. and Verlyn Stewart. She attended Central High School and the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville, and was a proud Tiger and Razorback. She was also a faithful public employee, working for Arkansas Building Authority for over twenty-five years. Lotus?s kind and gentle soul made her a friend to many. May her bravely cheerful attitude that persevered throughout her disease be a legacy of hope for all those voyaging through similar hardships, as well as the loved ones that accompany them. She is survived by her daughters, Jess and Kate Blackwell, granddaughter, Stewart O?Malley, sister, Diana Edgin, brother, Joseph V. Stewart II, and many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. Services will be held at Ruebel Funeral Home Thursday December 12th at 1:00. Arrangements by Ruebel Funeral Home, www.ruebelfuneralhome.com.

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Dana and Julie Blackwell

#12

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Oh,my Dearest,Jess and Kate,

Julie and I are were both surprised and very saddened to learn of the passing of your dear, precious, Mom. We wish that we could be with you today. We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts, thoughts, and prayers go out to you now and in the days to come. May her memory be eternal.

We love you
Julie and Dana Blackwell

Paul Burton

#11

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

So sorry to hear of Laura's passing; she a very special person. The family has my sympathy.

Kelsey Clark

#10

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jess and Kate,

I am so sorry for your loss. I will be with you tomorrow in spirit, thinking of and praying for you both. She was an amazing woman who raised two amazing young women, and she could make the best biscuits and gravy I ever tasted! Memories of her will always be close to my heart. I love you both dearly, and I'm not far away if you need anything at all. May she rest in peace.

Sincerely,
Kelsey

Lucy Nolen

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I met Laura when she and her daughters visited my parents and my brother, Robert, in Natural Steps. I remember that I thought she was very beautiful and gentle and kind. I am so sorry for the loss of such a gentle soul. Lucy Nolen

JJ Vigneault

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

" A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands at rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best."

Laura was the best!

Carla Tolliver

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Jess, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies are with you and your sister.

Love, Carla

Margaret Smith

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Reading of Laura's death brought back many fond memories of the good times we shared with Joe & Verlyn, even before we were married or had kids. You all are very dear to me and I keep you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Eric Gorder

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Saddened to hear of the premature passing of Lotus Blossom. She and her roommates were my next door neighbors in Fayetteville during college.
Jess and my daughters all used to play together when we ere neighbors in Hillcrest back in the 80's.
My sympathy goes out to Laura's daughters and all of her family.

Kristi Clark

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

I worked with Laura for many years at "State Building Services/ AR Building Authority". We enjoyed the visits to the office after she retired to see that she was keeping her spirits up inspite of the disease.
She was a beautiful spirit and person. I was always amazed to see her art work. Your obituary was a wonderful reminder of her artistic and poetic soul and what wonderful children she raise. My prayers are with you during this time and know she was loved by many.
God Bless.

Gaea Miller

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Laura was as unique as her nickname, Lotus. She was truly as beautiful inside as she was outside. She was such a fun friend to so many of us back in her U of A days. My deepest sympathy to her girls and all of her family. Rest in peace sweet Lotus.

Jo Ann Mitchell, Tami Davis and Tonya Moix

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

Your Mom worked for my Dad, George Mitchell, for many years. He thought a lot of her and your family. Daddy and her Dad, Joe, were great friends. Growing up we always heard lots of stories about your Mom. She was a great person. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jo Ann Mitchell
Tamara Mitchell Davis
Tonya Mitchell Moix

Kathy Graves Taylor

Mar 15th, 2019 11:44 am

She is a thousand winds that blow, and a diamond glint upon the snow and sunlight on ripened grain and the gentle autumn rain. She will forever be alive in me. I love and treasure my memory of Lotus Blossum. I will always remember her! Rest in peace my dear friend.

Laura Stewart Blackwell

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