Neville Letitia Stewart's Obituary
Neville Letitia Stewart, affectionately known as “Tish,”
was born on January 3, 1945, to the late Neville Linda
Jackson and Clarence Leroy Cox at Winchester Memorial
Hospital in Winchester, Virginia.
In her early years, she attended Douglas High School in
Leesburg, Virginia. At a young age, she accepted Christ as
her Lord and Savior at Grace Annex in Purcellville,
Virginia. Her faith remained a guiding light throughout
her life. She later became a faithful and devoted member
of Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church in Aldie, Virginia.
On March 10, 1966, she was united in holy matrimony to
the love of her life, James Milton Stewart Jr. Their union
was one filled with love, faith, and devotion. Together
they raised two beautiful daughters, Denice “Necie” Long
and Renae Stewart.
Neville had a deep love for gospel music and used her
voice to uplift and inspire others. She served as the lead
singer of the James Stewart Faith Gospel Singers, often
traveling alongside her husband, Jimmy, to various
churches and singing engagements throughout the
Northern Virginia area. Through song, she shared her faith
and brought joy to many.
Neville was also known for her elegant sense of style,
particularly her love for church hats and floral
arrangements. She took great pride in designing many
unique and beautiful hats, which she proudly wore while
dressed in her Sunday best.
Neville was preceded in death by her loving parents, her
devoted husband, James Milton Stewart Jr., and her
beloved eldest daughter, Denice “Necie” Long.
She leaves to cherish her precious memories two loving
sisters, Geraldine Thigpen of Columbus, Georgia, and
Shirley Cox of Herndon, Virginia; one devoted daughter,
Renae Stewart (Theron) of Sterling, Virginia; four
cherished grandchildren, Myisha Keeler (Aaron) of
Martinsburg, West Virginia, Derek Wines of Martinsburg,
West Virginia, Ashley Henson of Winchester, Virginia,
and Brandon Fontz-Wines (Thayne) of Dundalk,
Maryland; and ten adored great-grandchildren: Niah,
Natalie, Niylah, William, Rocco, Taylor, Serenity, Sidney,
Demari, and Dekai.
She also leaves one niece, Charmaine Thigpen; a great-niece,
De’Anna; a great-nephew, Tre’Von ; A loving sister in law, Mary Elizabeth Stewart of Aldie, Virginia a host of
extended family members and dear friends who will
forever treasure her memory.
The family would also like to extend special
acknowledgment to her close and cherished friends: Anna
Lee Randolph, Mary Yates, and Shirley Hughes, whose
friendship meant so much to her.
Though she is no longer with us, Neville’s love, faith, and
beautiful spirit will live on in the hearts of all who knew
and loved her.
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