Gay A. Stewart, 57, a resident of Riceville, passed away Friday, April 17, 2009, at her residence. She was a native of Benton. She was a former employee of SkyRidge Medical Center (Bradley Memorial Hospital), and a member of Riceville First Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Betty Adams Allen. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Stewart of Riceville; son, Daniel Stewart of Riceville; sister, Sha'ree Allen of Benton. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, April 19, 2009, at Zion Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Michael Roach officiating. Her family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Saturday at Higgins Funeral Home. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Stewart family guestbook at higginsfuneral.com