Era McNure Stewart, 88

Mrs. Era McNure Stewart, age 88, of Garfield, passed away Monday December 2, 2024, at the Thrive at Green Island in Columbus, Georgia. Funeral services were conducted Friday, December 6, at 2 p.m. in the Twin City Methodist Church with Rev. Ronald Smith officiating, assisted by Rev. Jim Harrell. Family received friends one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment followed in the Noonday Cemetery.

Era’s grandsons served as her pallbearers, Charles William “Chase” Stewart, III of Waycross, Patrick Stewart (Mary Rose) of Atlanta, Joseph Calhoun Stewart of Garfield, Jason Michael DiSimone, Jr., Charles Stewart DiSimone, Lennox Reed Rambo and Charles Norris Rambo, Jr., all of Columbus.

Mrs. Stewart was born October 31, 1936, in Pensacola, Florida, to the late Moses McNure and Rosalyn Grierson McNure. She enjoyed growing up in coastal areas as her father served his country in the United States Coast Guard. Era’s teenage years were spent in Corpus Cristi, Texas, where she attended W.B. Ray Highschool and Del Mar College. She then moved with her family closer to her father’s hometown of Garfield.

Era was introduced to a young farmer, Charles Stewart, who was born and raised in Garfield. The two began dating and were soon married. The young couple moved to Savannah, where four years later they welcomed their first child Charlie, and three years later their daughter Rosemary. The growing family moved to Guyton where they built a home and were blessed with their third child, Laura Kate. Era and Charles moved back to Garfield in 1970 to be near both their parents. They built a home on the farm where Charles was born and raised. Era embraced the life of a country home maker. She and Charles became members of the Twin City Methodist Church and enjoyed years of the small-town life that embraced the couple and helped them to raise their children in a loving and Christian environment. Era called herself a “collector of collectables” and was self-taught to recognize the value of antiques, particularly signed costume jewelry. This hobby brought her joy throughout her life.

Era lost her husband of 63 years in 2021, but remained in her Garfield home for three more years, maintaining her independence and enjoying visits from family, neighbors and friends. When it became clear that she needed care, she moved to Columbus to be near her daughters. Mrs. Stewart was proceeded in death by her parents; and brother, Joseph David McNure.

Mrs. Stewart is survived by her children, Charles William “Charlie” Stewart, Jr. of Garfield, Rosemary Stewart DiSimone of Columbus and Laura Kate Rambo (Norris) of Columbus; granddaughters, Cordelia Rose DiSimone of Columbus and Carlin Era Stewart of Garfield; great-granddaughter, Addison Aurora Stewart of Waycross; sister, Mamie Cordie Flynn of Birmingham, Alabama; brother, Moses McNure, Jr. (Faye) of Chincoteague Island, Virginia; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to” St. Jude, American Cancer Society or Twin City Methodist Church.

Chapman Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.