Esterine Roney Stewart
November 4, 1928 - March 2, 2024
Esterine Roney Stewart, age 95, of Newark, DE, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, March 2, 2024.
Born in Dinwiddie, VA on November 4, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Oliver and Louise (Edwards) Roney. Esterine spent her childhood growing up on the family farm. She began her career in 1953 as an office machine operator in New York, working until 1974. Esterine and her family then moved to Delaware. In 1985, she started her career as a crossing guard for the New Castle County Public Schools until her retirement in 2000.
A woman of faith, Esterine was a devoted member of Holy Angels Parish and Holy Family R.C. Church. She enjoyed giving back to her community as a woman of the Knights of Columbus. Esterine could often be found in her backyard growing various vegetables and tending to her garden in her spare time. She loved music and was always the first person on the dance floor. Most of all, Esterine fondly known as Bunny, cherished her family and making memories with them.
In addition to her parents, Esterine was preceded in death by her loving husband of 55 years, Clarence James Stewart, Jr.; and siblings, Isdora Wilson, Marion Jones, Evelyn Turner, Frances Roney, and Oliver Roney (Dooney). She is survived by her children, Cheryl Murray (Charles), Clarence James Stewart III, Brian Stewart, and Karan Stewart; siblings, Catherine Brown (Ollie), Princess Jones (Vandy), Joyce Johnson (James), Floyd Roney (Elaine), and Edna Brown (Charlie); grandchildren, Andre, Sheree, Monique, Anthony, Errick, and Brandy; and 10 great-grandchildren.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6 pm until 8 pm Friday, March 15, 2024, at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home, 121 West Park Place, Newark, DE. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 11 am on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at St. John the Baptist, East Main & North Chapel Streets, Newark, DE. Interment will follow in Cathedral Cemetery, 2400 Lancaster Avenue, Wilmington, DE.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Esterine’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online by clicking here.
Steve Ketterer
I remember Esterine! She was our crossing guard when my siblings and I walked to McVey elementary back in the 80’s. She knew us and my mom by name. She also lives down the street. I started at McVey in 1985…didn’t realize that was her first year too. My whole family was fond of her. 95 is a tremendous life! Glad it was lived by a tremendous lady! Condolences to her friends and family…and any other neighborhood kids who still remember her from their walks to school all those years ago!
Keith & Linda Brown
Our prayers and sincere condolences to family and friends of our dear Aunt Esterine. We will cherish wonderful memories and good times with Aunt Esterine.