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Delores J. Stewart, 86

February 05, 2019

Delores J. Stewart, 86, went to be with the Lord on February 5, 2019.
She was employed by Community Action Program as a childcare worker for 23 years. She volunteered throughout Lancaster County dressing up as a clown for special events and birthday parties, which she greatly enjoyed. She appeared on WGAL TV for many events at the Community Action Program and events in downtown Lancaster. She attended several churches in Lancaster and becoming a member of Brightside Baptist Church. She was known by all as Ms. Midge or Ms. Midggie. She loved to dance and participated in dance competitions alongside her brother, together winning them all. She was also well known for her cooking.
Delores is survived by her children: John H. Gant, Rosella A. Gant, William A. Stewart; 19 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great grandchildren and 9 great great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Stewart and a life-long companion, William H. Ricks. In addition she was preceded in death by her siblings: Henry Gant, Beulah Hudson, Hilda Stewart, Alberta Govan King, Yvonne Alfred and Kenneth Gant; her grandchildren: Shakeena Brown, Anika Brown and Titus Gant.
Delores will be remembered for her love of everyone. She greeted everyone with a smile, a hug and “I love you”.

There will be a funeral service on Wednesday, February 13 at 12pm at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home and Crematory, 414 E. King Street, Lancaster, PA 17602. The family will receive guests from 11am until the time of service.

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February 20, 2019

I send my Condolences to Ms Midgie’s Family.  My God I had the pleasure of knowing Ms Midgie almost ALL of my Life. She always treated as one of her babies. Her Smile and Extremely pleasant personality was contagious. I have Moved to Arizona and lost contact with her for many years, but this is such a shock to me. I have and always will love her and will miss sadly.

February 14, 2019

My deepest sympathy to Ms Midgie’s family! I worked with her at C.A.P. God comfort you all.

February 13, 2019

Sending heartfelt condolences to the family. I will pray for peace and comfort in the upcoming days. 

February 13, 2019

My deepest most sincere condolences to you & your family.  Stay strong & lean on the lord.   I love Ms Miggie.  She will be miss.

February 13, 2019

To a beautiful family with love … May God grant you peach and comfort … MS. Miggie was loved by all and she loved everybody, so kept that thought in the forefront of your mine and hopefully that will put a smile on your face.
Love
Elaine Jones

February 13, 2019

My Condolences to the family you have my deepest sympathy .(Ree)

February 12, 2019

Sending..Our total Condolences 

February 12, 2019

Rest in Paradise Ms Midge

February 12, 2019

The most loving person! Heaven has surely gained a most treasured angel.
 

February 12, 2019

Our sincere condolences to the family of Ms. Midgee. May God comfort you all at this time. 

February 12, 2019

Nan, I will always Love you I couldn’t have had a better Nanny ever! We all were loved unconditionally. You had a genuine smile and your I love you was sincere. You touched many lives in a positive way. Material things meant nothing to you, but you showed and gave the most important thing money can’t buy and that was love. Sleep in peace angel I will forever miss you….Nina aka Anita
 

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory
414 East King Street
Lancaster, PA 17602
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