Porter Stewart was born in Pforzheim Germany, January 2, 1959. She died on May 5, 2024 at Vanderbilt Hospital awaiting a lung transplant.
She is preceded in death by her son, John Robert Stewart, Jr. and her parents, George and Sigrid Porter. She is survived by her husband, John Stewart of St. Amant, LA; siblings, Cindy L. Porter of Nashville, TN, David S. Porter (Brenda) of Springfield, TN, and Julia L. Woodard (Woody) of Mount Dora, FL; nephews Michael J. Woodard (Kimberly) and children Haley, Liam, and Greyson; and Andy C. Woodard (Emily).
She was a 1977 graduate of Greenbrier High School in TN and earned a bachelor’s degree from Middle Tennessee State University in 1981 where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta. Upon graduation she worked as an auditor for the State of Tennessee followed by a career with the Internal Revenue Service for 34 years before retiring in 2016.
Nanzy was a long term resident of Louisiana and attended Newsong Community Church in Prairieville. She was an avid quilter and active member of the River City Quilt Guild of Baton Rouge, the Cajun Country Quilters of Gonzales, and other sewing groups. She had a heart for others and used her gifts by sewing items for NICU babies and dresses for children in Haiti. Nanzy also donated numerous quilts to The Giving Quilt organization in support of children’s charities including: CASA, Braveheart, and Threads of Love.
She loved traveling with her family and enjoyed gardening, reading and outdoor activities.
Nanzy was loved by many and made a positive impact in the lives of others.
There will be a Celebration of Life service followed by a reception on Saturday, May 18, 2024, 1 – 4 pm held at Newsong Community Church, 18465 Old Perkins Rd, Prairieville, LA 70769.
In lieu of flowers, Nanzy had requested that donations be made to Newsong Community Church, St. Jude’s, Children International, or World Wildlife Fund.
