HENDERSON – Mabel Irene Jenkins Stewart, 96, of Henderson passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2025 at Homeplace of Henderson under the care of St. Anthony’s Hospice. Ms. Stewart was born December 20, 1928 in Muhlenberg County, KY to the late Marshall and Offie Jenkins and was a long-time resident of Central City.
Irene was a devoted wife of 56 years to Houston Stewart. She was a faithful and longtime member of Temple Baptist Church in Central City. Her kind and giving spirit that was reflected in her smile was a blessing to all who knew her. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren meant everything to her and she enjoyed playing with them, cooking for them, and attending all their school and sports activities.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Houston Stewart; infant sons, Benny Stewart and Barry Stewart; sister, Marlene McCormick; and granddaughter, Shirl Stewart.
Irene is survived by her daughter, Kathy (Tony) Cessna; stepson, Arkley (Hazel) Stewart; stepdaughter, Barbara Leibfreid; grandchildren, Jordan (Callie) Cessna, Justin (Brianna) Cessna, Benjamin Stewart, and Kara Leibfreid; great-grandchildren, Jace Cessna, Mia Cessna, Elle Cessna, and Natalie Leibfreid; great-great-grandchild, Rhiannon Hutchason; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 12PM at Tucker Funeral Home in Central City with Rev. Leroy Rearden officiating. Burial in Rose Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be 9AM-12PM at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Jordan Cessna, Justin Cessna, Pat Dorroh, Barry Barnard, Blake Barnard, Ben Gresham, and Honorary Pallbearers, Jace Cessna, and Kenny Stewart. Online condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to St. Anthony’s Hospice, 2410 S. Green St., Henderson, KY 42420.
