Anna Sue (Black) Steward

Anna Sue (Black) Steward, 68, of Fulton, passed away on Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at her home. She was born in Callaway County, Missouri on August 24, 1950, to Clarence W. Black and Myme Jane (King) Black. Both preceded her in death. Anna went to George Washington Carver School in her early childhood and graduated from Fulton High School. Anna went on to further her education by being the first black to receive the Dr. Martin Luther King scholarships to William Woods University where she attended one year. Afterward, she attended Jefferson City School of Practical Nursing and received her LPN License. She then moved to Jefferson City and worked at St. Mary's Hospital in surgery and later at Memorial Hospital on the surgical floor, where she remained until being shot in 1975. After this tragedy, she married Wendell L. Steward Sr. in 1981. She then returned to work for Vocational Rehabilitation as a switchboard operator and receptionist for two years. Anna is survived by her husband; two sons, Keon A. Black and Wendell L. Steward Jr.; two daughters, Jewelena R. Kemp and Ciara Cheatum, all of Fulton; honorary brothers and sisters, Maurice Steward, Ramon Steward, Garland Steward (Cherrie), Gerald Steward (Theresa); sisters, Audrey Ray (John Glover), Anita Hopkins (Zach), Virginia Brown, Shelly Curtis, Cynthia Simmons, Sandy Galbreath, Sylvia Pittman, Bonita Law, Gladys Jones, and Ann Wilson; her divas, Tiny Johnson and Mae Bedell; four grandchildren, Nakisha A. Black, Adavion Kemp, Jayda Thompson, and Kason M. Holland; a host of cousins, nephews, nieces and special friends. Along with her parents, Anna was preceded in death by a brother, Virgil V. Black; and dear friend, Marco Jones. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 6, 2018 at Callaway Christian Church, 2051 Silver Drive in Fulton with Pastor Bob Washington officiating. Friends will be received from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Church of God in Christ, 331 Northwest Street in Fulton. Interment will be in Southside Cemetery. Memorial donations are suggested to American Cancer Society or William C. Potter Foundation, c/o Maupin Funeral Home, 301 Douglas Boulevard, Fulton, MO 65251. Condolences may be left for the family at www.maupinfuneralhome.com.