Elaine "Sue" Gilbert Stewart

June 30, 1941 - February 17, 2020

Elaine “Sue” Gilbert Stewart age 78 of Mena, Arkansas passed away Monday, February 17, 2020 in Mena. She was born on June 30, 1941 in Eagleton, Arkansas to the late Buford Gilbert and the late Bessie Little Gilbert. Sue was married to Wade R. Stewart for 48 ½ years. She taught Sunday School for 30 years, which she dearly enjoyed. Sue loved being outdoors gardening, camping and fishing with her family. She also enjoyed reading a good book for her pastime. Sue was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed. She is survived by: Husband: Wade Stewart Daughter: Melissa Aleshire and husband Greg of Mena, Arkansas Son: Wade Stewart, Jr. and wife Danielle of Mena, Arkansas Eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren Brothers: David Gilbert and wife Tawana Neil Gilbert and wife Susan Mark Gilbert and wife Jeanine Roger Gilbert and wife Sherry Sisters: Martha Gurnick and husband Jim Andre Gilbert Sister-in-law: Pat Gilbert Brother-in-law: Mark Stewart and wife RebeccaNumerous nieces and nephews, and a special caregiver Debbie Alley She was preceded in death by her parents Buford and Bessie Gilbert, brother Richard Gilbert, sisters, Joyce Gilbert and Betty Fretz, brother and sister in-law Keith and Patricia Stewart, and a niece April Gilbert. Graveside service will be Thursday, February 20, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Concord Cemetery with Brother Mark Lyle officiating. Visitation will be General