Sandra Lois Stewart

Sandra L.(O'Neill) Stewart of Bowie, MD died August 3 at the age of 65 at Doctor's Hospital. She grew up in Belmeade and was a 1965 graduate of DuVal High School. Sandy worked as a homemaker all the years her children were growing up, and then worked as a typist and proofreader for the Bowie Blade News for more than 10 years. She volunteered as a competition tabulator for the Belle-Aires Twirling Corps and for the Maryland Baton Council for many years, where her daughters and granddaughters twirled baton. She was an avid Redskins fan, never missing a game, including pre-season! She loved visiting lighthouses and covered bridges and traveling, especially cruises with her ladies group. But most of all, she loved spending time with her family. She was a member of Bowie United Methodist Church where she served as the bulletin and newsletter secretary for more than thirty years. She worked with the children's Vacation Bible School program for more than 20 years. Her life centered around her family and her church. Sandy touched so many lives; she had a constant smile and an infectious laugh that made everyone feel comfortable, accepted, and loved. Sandy was preceded in death by her parents Thomas O'Neill and Mary O'Neill and by her husband Richard Stewart. Survivors include a son, Richard Stewart II of Prince Frederick; three daughters, Teresa Stewart Althoff of Bowie, Shannon Duley of Shady Side, and Mandy Pometto of Bowie; one brother, Casey O'Neill of Alexandria, VA., twelve grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren .