It is with deep sadness that we announce the untimely passing of Kristy Ann Stewart, who left us on Sunday, September 8th at the age of 48. A loving mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, Kristy was cherished by those who knew her, and her presence brought light and love to everyone around her.
Kristy was born on June 8th, 1976, in Smith Center, Kansas, to Beverly and Ivan Mansholt. She grew up outside of Lebanon, Kansas, and attended Smith Center Junior/Senior High School (Class of 1994). She went on to earn her nursing degree from NCK Technical College in Hays. Kristy dedicated her life to her family and worked as a nurse for the past 25 years. She began her career in Labor and Delivery nursing but later rekindled her deep love of caring for the elderly. She was admired for her compassionate and caring heart, touching many lives over the years. Her patients and their families regularly praised her for the loving care she provided.
Her greatest love was being a mother to her three beautiful daughters and spending time with her family. She spent many evenings and weekends being a softball mama and loved watching her daughters excel. She was the best girl mom and loved every second of raising her family.
Kristy was preceded in death by her father, Ivan Mansholt, and her grandparents, Dean Atwood and Raymond and Maxine Mansholt. She is survived by her husband, Ryan Stewart, and their three daughters, Kourtney, Lynsey, and Rylee Stewart; her mother, Beverly Mansholt; two brothers, Christopher and Everett (Tiffany, Ryker, and Reed) Mansholt; and her grandmother, Audrey Atwood. She is also survived by a large and devoted extended family, including numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and in-laws who will deeply miss her.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made to the Kristy Stewart Memorial Fund, which will be used to fund activities and organizations that were close to Kristy’ heart. We will always remember Kristy for her boundless love, kindness, and the joy she brought into our lives. Her memory will forever remain in our hearts, and her legacy will live on through her children and all who knew her.
A celebration of Kristy’s life will be held on Friday, September 20th, 2024.
10:30am - 12:30pm: Family and friends gathering open to the public at the Lebanon Community Center (420 Main St, Lebanon, KS 66952) prior to the service.
2pm: Graveside Services at the South Oak Creek Cemetery South of Lebanon.
Directions:
From Smith Center, KS: 12 miles east, 10 miles south
From Lebanon, KS: 12 miles south
From Downs, KS: 10 miles north
A reception and gathering will follow the services at the Stewarts home.