Susan Bedenbaugh Stewart, age 76, passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at her home in Shelby, NC. Born in Newberry County, SC on March 1, 1942 she was the daughter of the late Roy Bedenbaugh and wife Jeanette Dickey Bedenbaugh. Having worked in childcare for most of her life, Susan will be remembered for her love of all babies, both human and furry.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by husbands J. Clarence Bedenbaugh and Ralph Stewart.

Susan is survived by her son Kevin Bedenbaugh and wife Missy of Hickory, two daughters Kim Efird of Tega Cay, SC and Kelli Bedenbaugh-Smith of Fort Mill, SC, one sister, Jane Marshall and husband Bob of Columbia, SC, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and a very close family friend Ronnie Moon of Shelby.

Memorial Service will be announced at a later date.

In Lieu of flowers memorials may be made to: Hope's Chest, 1042 Sam Lattimore Rd, Shelby, NC 28152.

Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Mrs. Stewart.

Guest Registry is available at www.cecilmburtonfuneralhome.com