Funeral services for Joan Stewart, 76, of Cullman will be 2:00 Wednesday September 10th at Hanceville Funeral Home chapel.  Burial will follow the service at Duck River cemetery.  Visitation will be prior to the service from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M. at Hanceville Funeral Home.

Mrs. Stewart was born January 30, 1949, in Cullman, Alabama.  She entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior surrounded by loved ones on September 8, 2025.

Joan was a very loving and godly woman whose faith was evident in every part of her life. She faithfully served at Walter Baptist Church, where she led the Young Ladies Group, joyfully worked in and poured her heart into mission work. She took part in mission trips to both Guatemala and Jamaica, where she served in Bible School. She also gave her time and love to the ministries at Jessie's Place.  Joan was especially passionate about filling shoeboxes for Samaritan's Purse, knowing that each small gift could carry the love of Christ across the world.

She cherished her family deeply, as well as her church family and coworkers, all of whom were touched by her kindness, encouragement, and servant's heart. Joan's life was a testimony of her faith, her love for people, and her desire to serve the Lord in every way possible.

She will be greatly missed, but her legacy of faith and love will live on in the many lives she touched.

Mrs. Stewart is survived by her husband of 56 years, Joe Stewart; her children, Regina Butler, and Tracey Stewart; grandchildren, Joseph Tyler Stewart, Kennedy Leigh Ann Butler, Daniel Andrew Butler, Makai Zane Butler; great grandson, Jaylen Malik Stewart; aunt, Virginia Faye Harris; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her parents, Ervie & Inez Burns; and her brothers, E.C. Burns, James Burns, Charles Burns, and Darrell Burns.

Hanceville Funeral Home is honored to serve the Stewart family.