Caroline Pentek Stewart

1984 - 2019

Caroline Pentek Stewart obituary, 1984-2019, Alexandria, VA

BORN

1984

DIED

2019

Caroline Stewart Obituary

Memorial services celebrating the life of Caroline Pentek Stewart will be held on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at St. Patrick's Episcopal Church, 1322 Church Street, Zachary, LA. The family will receive visitors beginning at 9:30am until time of services at 11am. Fr. Ashley Freeman will officiate. Internment will be at a later date. Caroline Pentek Stewart was a native of Zachary, LA and a resident of Alexandria, VA for the past 8 years. Caroline, age 34, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Inova Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, VA. Caroline Pentek Stewart was born on July 12, 1984 to loving parents, Gary Charles Pentek and Barbara Sheldrick Pentek in Baton Rouge, LA. She was a 2002 graduate of Silliman Institute in Clinton, LA and a 2008 graduate of LSU E.J. Ourso College of Business majoring in Accounting and minoring in Mathematics. Caroline had a beautiful, sweet and gentle spirit with a smile that would light up a room. She touched a lot of lives through her kindness and generosity. Caroline's legacy will be her beautiful twin boys who were her pride and joy. Her light will shine through these precious boys and she will be in our hearts forever. A devoted and loving wife, mother and daughter, she leaves behind to cherish her memories - her loving husband of almost 10 years, Henry Hugh Stewart; twin sons Henry Hugh Stewart II and Charles Pentek Stewart all of Alexandria, VA; her parents Gary and Barbara Pentek of Zachary, LA; aunts Carolyn Sheldrick of Yarmouth Port, MA and Constance Gaskins of Proctor, VT; cousins William Kachadorian of Olney, MD and Paula Serbin (John) of Del Mar, CA; nephews Austin Stewart of Denver, CO and Landon Arzt of Denham Springs, LA ; sister in law Michelle Arzt (Louis) of Denham Springs, LA and in laws Lamar and Virginia Stewart of Greenwell Springs, LA and many relatives throughout the U.S. and Hungary. Also survived by a dear friend of 30 years+ Jennifer Tate Reitzell and many other friends. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Raymond and Eleanor Sheldrick of Albany, NY and Yarmouth Port, MA and Charles and Freida Pentek of Proctor, VT. Also a cousin Jason Pentek of Proctor, VT. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in memory of Caroline to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 17 to Jun. 22, 2019.
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Barbara and the Pentek family I am so sorry for your loss. You have my prayer of comfort and peace.

DeLores Jenkins

June 21, 2019

To our wonderful neighbors we send heartfelt condolences. Please find peace in knowing she was a beautiful & special person, heart & soul, who was called to her heavenly home too soon for us but in His perfect timing, & she is assuredly in a better place. She'll live on in those precious babies, & I truly believe you'll see her again. Much love to you both & the family.

Louis, Wendy & Daniel Bartus

June 20, 2019

Thinking of you and the family everyday. I have the best memories playing at Caroline's house growing up and I will never forget them. She was truly one of the sweetest people I've ever known. I wish I could be there Saturday but I know my parents will give you many hugs for me!

Lauren DeVoe

June 19, 2019

Words cannot express the sorrow we feel for your family.. Prayers for all. So so sorry for the loss of this beautiful young lady. Praying for God to comfort y'all.

Brian & Puggie Pinero

June 19, 2019

I am so very sorry for your loss. Caroline will always be remembered at DOTD for her great smile.

Brendan Rush

June 17, 2019

My prayers go out to the Pentek and Stewart families.

Dustin Annison

June 16, 2019

Please know that so many share your grief and are praying in behalf of the family for God to provide the needed comfort and support from relatives and friends during your time of bereavement and beyond.

June 16, 2019

So sorry for the loss of your loved one. May you gain comfort from the words of Psalm 51:17 during this difficult time.

P G Williams

June 16, 2019

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22

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9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church

1322 Church Street, Zachary, LA

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22

Memorial service

11:00 a.m.

St. Patrick's Episcopal Church

1322 Church Street, Zachary, LA

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