Corinne Adele Cline Stewart
d. March 2, 2011
Corinne Adele Cline Stewart
Cashiers - Corinne Adele Cline Stewart (Crindel) died peacefully at Fidelia Eckerd Living Center with her devoted son, C.W., at her side.
Crindel was born in DeRidder, LA to George W., II and Winnifred Essie Cline.Following crowning as Miss DeRidder and reigning queen of the Beauregard Parish fair, Crindel attended Dodd College in Shreveport from 1933 to 1935 where she was a member of the social sorority Eta Upsilon Gamma, and honorary scholastic fraternity, Phi Theta Kappa. While there she was a member of the Shreveport symphony orchestra and an honorary member of the dramatic fraternity, Delta Psi Omega. Crindel entered LSU in 1935 and was graduated in 1937. While at LSU, Crindel was active in campus activities including her sorority, Chi Omega, and membership in the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. Following graduation from LSU, Crindel worked in the family business, DeRidder Steam Laundry, and she became a volunteer nurses aide in World War II.
Crindel met and married John Roberts Stewart in 1948 and moved to Lake Charles, LA. Working as a paralegal for John and as a homemaker for their 3 children, Crindel led a full and active life. She was ann avid Bridge player. Throughout her life she was always active in her church. In later years Crindel followed her lifelong love of the Lord by becoming even more involved in her church, volunteering in many areas and continuing to sing in the choir at the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd in Lake Charles, LA. Her easy smile and sunny personality stayed with her all the days of her life.
Crindel is predeceased by her parents, her husband, John, sister, Frances and brother George W. Cline, III. Surviving family members include Frances Marion Stewart (Aria) of Livingston,Montana, C.W. Stewart (Debi, Erin and Townsend) of Cashiers, John Roberts Stewart, Jr. (Inessa, Chris and Rebecca) of Baton Rouge, LA and best friend, Lola Mae Stewart of Cashiers.
In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution may be made to Summit Charter School Foundation Annual Fund, Post Office Box 2493, Cashiers.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., March 2, 2011 in the dining room at Fidelia Eckerd Living Center.
Bryant-Grant Funeral home handled final arrangements.
Online condolences are available by visiting bryantgrantfuneralhome.com or by email.
