Perry J. Brown Funeral Home | Greensboro, NC

Obituary For Barbara Ann Steward

Mrs. Barbara Ann Steward was born December 10, 1952 in Washington DC and raised by Frank T. Stephens Sr., and the late Ella Mae Stephens. She departed this life on July 19, 2021 at her home with her family by her side.

Everywhere Barbara went she was known as a classy lady and was dubbed “Platinum Woman” after one of her sermons. She loved to dress in Black & White but every color of the rainbow looked stylish on her. Her hat and purse coordination was legendary, only dwarfed by her desire to share and bless others with her fashions with no expectation of anything in return. To her legacy, Barbara leaves those remaining to cherish her memory include her loving husband of 46 years Thaddeus Steward, a son Phillip (Kelly/wife) Steward and two daughters Angel Steward and Diana Steward. Her father Bishop Frank T. Stephens Sr. (Lady Elect Shirley Stephens/wife). Siblings, Evangelist Rita Butler (Bishop Roosevelt Butler/husband) of PA, Joseph Stephens of NJ, Yvonne Golden of Washington DC, Vincent Washington Sr (Janice Washington/wife) of GA, Frank Stephens II [deceased] (Janie Stephens/wife) and Lorenzo Holmes [deceased] of Detroit, MI. Her grandchildren include Isaiah Burton, Maxwell Steward, Nadia Steward and Elijah Blackmon. She is also loved by a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, & extended family, friends and more.

A public viewing will be held on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 from 4:00pm - 6:00pm in the Cassie Coote-Brown Memorial Chapel of Perry J. Brown Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at Galilee Pentecostal Holiness Church ,224 Pennsylvania Ave, Reidsville, NC 27320. The visitation will begin at 11:30am and the service will follow at 12:00pm. Burial Forest Lawn Cemetery.

Services Entrusted to Perry J. Brown Funeral Home (336)-272-6109

Guest Book

We are sad about the lost of Sister Steward. We had planned to be there today but our auntie died, her funeral is tomorrow. We are praying for your entire family and will continue praying for the peace of God that passes our understanding. The Murray Family (Mike, Vickie & our crew)

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Wishing the family peace, healing and inner-standing. I take this time to honor a beautiful lady with a anointing voice. I will never forget the strong prayer Mrs. Barbara spoke over my life when I battled covid last year. A prayer so strong I felt her words shower my body. I can only imagine the prayers she spoke over her family and love ones. Thank God for a praying women like Mrs Barbara. - J. Kapp

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Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. I'm sure that the Angels in Heaven are rejoicing in Barbara's Homecoming.

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My sincere condolences and prayers in the passing of Lady Barbara ... and what a Lady she was. She will be sorely missed. My continued prayers. Love you all. Sister Ora (as she affectionally referred to me on so many occasions).

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So sorry to hear the passing of one of our family member, my thought and prayers are with the family. Cousin India Annette.

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I am so sorry to hear this news. I loved working with Barbara and always visited her desk if I needed a kind, funny word or a smile. Whenever my kids visited the office we always made sure to talk with Barbara; she would get so excited to see them. She was a beautiful person inside and out. My heart goes out to her family during this difficult time. With love, Erin Reis

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Thaddeus, The Troy and Baldwin family is in prayer for you and your family during this most difficult time. Know and believe that the sun will shine again. Please except our sincere condolences. The Troy and Baldwin Family Whiteville, NC

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Sincere prayers and condolences to the Steward Family. Ms. Barbara Steward was an amazing person, coworker and friend. She always had an encouraging word to share. She will certainly be missed. May God grant you all peace and comfort.

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She was a light every where she went. She never let you forget that God loved you. My heart aches and goes out to her beautiful family. You are in my thoughts and prayers in this trying time.

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My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray God will give you strength and peace during your time of Bereavement Love you Clarissa

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I extend my heartfelt condolences to Thaddeus and the entire Steward family in the loss of your wife Barbara. My thoughts and prayers will be with you during this time. Respectfully, Levi & Minister Michelle Cunningham & Levi.

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Thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Respectfully Pastor Kevin & Lady Monique Dabney

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D. Vanessa Harrison

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Thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the future. Barbara was a special and unique person . She could see qualities you possessed that you had no clue of. She brought out the best in you. For many years we were secret prayer partners. She was a true friend. I will for ever cherish our memories. Rest in peace my sister til we meet again on the other side. Thaddeus and family grieve as you must but not without hope. We will see her again. Praying for you. If you need we call.

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I extend my heartfelt condolences to Thaddeus and the entire Steward family in the loss of your wife Barbara. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in the coming day's .. Understanding the sorrow you must be experiencing during this time of bereavement. Derrick L. Fields

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On behalf of Bishop Claude and First Lady Virginia Turner and the entire Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance family we extend our deepest heartfelt sympathy to the entire family in the home going of our dearly beloved sister Barbara Steward. Her beautiful smile, sense of humor, eye for fashion, angelic voice and love for all will truly be missed. God we thank you for sharing this mighty warrior and woman of God with us. Respectfully Submitted CHCOGD

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I can't find the perfect words for such a beautiful person. I want to say thank you for teaching me the love of God. It has saved me life over and over. You will always be in my heart! ❤️

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My heart was broken with the news. Such a beautiful spirit, heart, fun and God-fearing woman. You will be missed..

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My condolences to the Family may God comfort you through this hard time

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My sincere condolences to this wonderful family. I will continue to keep yall in my prayers. Mrs. Barbara was a wonderful woman of god she will be truly missed and forever loved. Such a sweet soul continue to watch over us still here on this earth and send some blessing and prayers down on us. Love u Mrs.Barbara

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My sincere condolences to the entire family. Barbara was my dear friend since 6th grade. I will miss her beautiful smile and her wonderful words of inspiration. I offer my prayers of comfort and sympathy. God never makes a mistake. Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal.

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To a very special woman of God. One of my spiritual mentors. God has taken a special Jewel from us, that will shine so bright for all to see. This light will be so bright that all will want to follow. You will be missed, but never forgotten. Love Minister Wright and family.

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Queen B as I called her always encouraging and dropping nuggets in your life, she truly will be missed. Love you but God loves you more rest on in Jesus Queen B.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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