Dorothy Ann Stewart , of Manistee, MI, loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 15, 2022. She was only 58 years old. Dorothy was born in Steele, Missouri on November 14, 1963 to the late Geneva and James "L.C." Stewart. Dorothy was the youngest of 11 children.

After graduating from high school, Dorothy attended Grand Rapids Community College. She lived in Detroit for some time, but settled in Manistee to be near her family and raise one of her own. Anyone who knew Dorothy, knew of her kind soul, which she embodied every day. From a young age, Dorothy had a passion for helping others, which led her to her career of being a Program Manager for the mentally handicapped and disabled. She loved exploring new cultures whether that was by visiting or learning about their music. Dorothy loved spending time in the kitchen with her daughter, she loved reading one of her many books, but most of all Dorothy loved her time with her children and her granddaughter.

Dorothy is survived by one daughter: Arianna Stewart-Jennings, one son: Terry Alexander Stewart-Jennings, one sister: Bobbie Jones, nine brothers: Leroy Mayfield, John H. (Catherine) Donald, James C. (J.C.) (Donna) Stewart, James E. (Vicki) Stewart, Joe E. Stewart, Don L. (Dawn) Stewart, Johnnie Stewart, Sherman D. (Terra) Stewart, and Charles Stewart. Dorothy was also blessed with and loved by one grandchild: Onyx Stewart-Jennings.

She was preceded in death in addition to her parents by one daughter, Alicé Stewart-Jennings and one brother William Lee Donald.

Funeral Services for Dorothy will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at the Herbert Funeral Home in Manistee with Reverend Marc Eix officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral service. Final interment will be private.

The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.