Faye Neighbors Stewart

Faye Neighbors Stewart obituary

Faye Neighbors Stewart

Faye Stewart Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kennedy Funeral Home - Robbins from Jul. 30 to Jul. 31, 2025.

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Faye Neighbors Stewart, age 93, of Robbins, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Brighton Gardens in Raleigh, NC, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 4, 2025 at the First Baptist Church of Robbins conducted by Reverend Kenneth McNeil. A committal service will be held at Roselawn Cemetery in Benson.

A native of Johnston County, Faye was the daughter of the late Howard and Ruth Johnson Neighbors. She graduated from Benson High School. After her marriage, she lived in Gainesville, Florida and Japan with her husband Larry Stewart who served in the United States Army. They returned to Beulaville before moving to Robbins in 1965. Faye worked for the Department of Social Services for over twenty-five years until her retirement. She was an active member of the Robbins community, serving on the Robbins Library Committee for many years and as a member of the Red Hat Club. She served the Lord in many ways at the First Baptist Church of Robbins.

Faye was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, Larry, and her three siblings: Shelton Neighbors, Jenny Rabon, and Dixie Flanigan.

Faye is survived by her sons, Andy Stewart and wife Kathy of Raleigh and Maurice Stewart and wife Erin of Raleigh; grandchildren Michelle Stewart, Kimberly Stewart, Madison Thatch and husband John, Sam Stewart, Charlie Stewart; great grandson, Levi; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

The family will receive friends at Kennedy Funeral Home in Robbins from 6:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday, August 3, 2025.

Memorials may be made to:

First Baptist Church of Robbins, P.O. Box 400, Robbins, NC 27325.

Kennedy Funeral Home is serving the Stewart family.

Condolences: PinesFunerals.com

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