Lauranne ‘Toots’ Stewart – Elco

Lauranne “Toots” Stewart, 82, of Elco, passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023, at Premier in Washington. She was born in North Charleroi on Oct. 28, 1940, a daughter of Edwin and Opal Crabb Cairns. Lauranne was Presbyterian by faith and belonged to her card club. She is survived by her son, Mark Stewart of Elco; two grandsons, Mark A. (Anna) Stewart of Long Branch and Colt (Bree) Stewart of Elco; a granddaughter, Ashely (Seth) Rowan of Elizabeth; five great-grandchildren, Parker, Tyler and Charlie Stewart and Maddox and Karina Rowan; and a brother, Jack Cairns of Fenwick Island, Md. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant Stewart, in 1971; and her daughter, Beth Ann Stewart. Per Lauranne’s wishes, visitation and funeral services will be private. Interment will take place at Maple Creek Cemetery. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com.