Sara Nell Carder Stewart

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Sara Nell Carder Stewart, age 91, of Jefferson, who passed away on Monday, October 27, 2014. Mrs. Stewart was born in Jackson County, Georgia a daughter of the late Elisha and Ora Jane Garrett Carder. Mrs. Stewart was a Homemaker and a member of the Commerce Church of God.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stewart was preceded in death by her husband, Herschel Woodrow Stewart, son, Roy Stewart, sisters, Narcy Griffin, Merdelle Looney and brothers, Lammie and Lawrence Carder.
Survivors include her daughter, Jane Stewart (Howard) Willis of Jefferson, 5 Grandchildren Ray (Danielle) Pursley, Coccoa Beach, FL, Johnny (Lori) Pursley Jefferson, David (Jillian) Pursley Myrtle Beach, SC, Kenneth (Carolyn) Willis Maysville, Don Willis Maysville, 13 Great Grandchildren and 5 Great Great Grandchildren.

The Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 11:00 am in the chapel of Evans Funeral Home with Rev. Eric Shelton and Rev. Lee Hunter officiating. The burial will follow in the Jackson Memorial Park with Johnny Pursley, David Pursley, Alijah Pursley, Clay Pursley, Roger Hill and Linward Carder honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held Wednesday, October 29th from 6:00-9:00pm at Evans Funeral Home. Evans Funeral Home Inc., 1350 Winder Highway, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467. Online condolences may be expressed at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com