ROCKPORT, Ky. — Coleen M. Hoskins Stewart, 88, of Rockport, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 15, 2017, at Beaver Dam Nursing and Rehab. She was born on Oct. 28, 1928, in Akron, Ohio, to the late Roy and Myrtle Render Hoskins.
She married her husband of 67 years, Glen Stewart, in November of 1947 at West Providence Church. Mrs. Stewart attended Rockport School and graduated in the class of 1948 as valedictorian. She was an honor student throughout her high school years and a cheerleader for the basketball team. Coleen furthered her education at Western State University and received her teacher’s certificate.
Mrs. Stewart began her teaching career in a one room school called “Little Bend” in Centertown, Ky. She also taught in Muhlenberg County at “Summer Pride,” then at Rockport School. After seven years at Rockport School she began teaching at Western Elementary where she eventually retired.
She belonged to the teacher’s sorority, Alpha Delta Kappa, and was Pi Chapter President. She enjoyed helping other students, even after retirement, to further their education. She was recognized many times over the years of her career as an excellent educator.
Mrs. Stewart was a member of Rockport Baptist Church where she enjoyed playing the piano, teaching Sunday school and VBS. She spent many hours dedicating her time to the church and the association.
Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Glen Stewart; one brother, Gerald Hoskins; and one brother-in-law, John A. Westerfield.
Survivors include her children, Joel (Marcia) Stewart, of Echols, Ky., and Leah Michelle Stewart, of Beaver Dam, Ky.; two grandchildren, Justin Stewart and Allison Stewart; one great-grandson, Casen Stewart; one brother, Donnie Hoskins, of Beaver Dam; one sister, Marlene Westerfield, of Lewisport, Ky.; one sister-in-law, Rhonda Hoskins Travis; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at William L. Danks Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with Rev. Charles Brownd officiating. Burial will follow in Pond Run Cemetery in Echols. Friends may visit with Mrs. Stewart’s family from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Tuesday and 11 a.m. until the time of the service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Rockport Baptist Church, P.O. Box 56, Rockport, KY 42369. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.
Online messages of condolences can be left at www.danksfuneralhome.com.