Chloe Ann Stewart, 83, of Bethel, died Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025, at her home surrounded by family and friends.
Born Jan. 1, 1942, in Bethel, she was the daughter of the late Rex Reagan Crouch and Ruth Myers Crouch. She was a graduate of Sharpsburg High School class of 1959. She continued her pursuit of education, obtaining both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from Morehead State University. She dedicated 33 years of her life to teaching at Bethel Elementary School, where she inspired countless students with her love for learning and her unwavering commitment to their education. Her impact on the lives of those around her extended beyond the classroom, serving others selflessly and significantly contributed to her community. She was deeply connected to her heritage as a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, reflecting her passion for history and civic duty. In her personal time, she enjoyed a variety of hobbies, from reading and completing word finds to tackling jigsaw puzzles. She also found joy in mowing the lawn and playing the piano, activities that brought her comfort and fulfillment.
Survivors include her husband, Billy Stewart, whom she married on April 4, 1964. She leaves behind a daughter, Dr. Anne Stewart DeMott (Curt) of Lexington; and sister, Patsy Watts. The family tree also includes a niece, Tricia Collier (John); and four nephews, Tom Watts (Stephanie), Bruce T. Wilson (Dee), Dr. Ben Wilson (Sharon), and Stewart Thomas Snedegar (Mary Glenna). She was also blessed with the love and support of her sister-in-law, Mary Bruce Wilson; and special friends, Katie Yoder, Rhonda Barnett, Barbara Clemons, Jerry Oney, and the entire Sharpsburg High School class of 1959.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law, Walter and Lucille Stewart; sister-in-law, Helen Jean Snedegar; and brothers-in-law, JC Watts, Milton Taylor Wilson and Bobby Snedegar.
Service was conducted Tuesday, Oct. 21, at First Christian Church with Dr. Scott Holley and Pastor Johnny Baber officiating. Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery in Sharpsburg.
Pallbearers were Patrick Collier, John Will Collier, Tom Watts, Brody Watts, Walter Shrout, David Yoder, Dr. Ben Wilson and Stewart Thomas Snedegar.
Honorary pallbearers were Billy Hunt, and the Myers, Crouch and Rice cousins.
In lieu of flowers contributions are suggested to the First Christian Church in Mt. Sterling.
The Michael R. Gray Funeral Home in Owingsville cared for all the arrangements.
To view the online memorial and sign the guest book, please visit www.mrgfh.com.
