Alice Nell

Stewart

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Alice Nell Stewart, who departed this life on July 19, 2026, at the age of 85.

Services are Friday, Jul. 24, 2026, at First Full Gospel Baptist Church 3290 Pine St Beaumont, TX. Visitation will begin at 10AM until Funeral 11AM. Interment will be in Forest Lawn Cemetery Beaumont, TX.

Alice was born on April 20, 1941, in Woodville, Texas, to the late Lonnie Kiel and Eliza Cruse Kiel. She was the third of nine children, growing up with six sisters and two brothers. She graduated from Scott High School in Woodville, Texas, as a member of the Class of 1959.

Alice dedicated her life to serving others. She began her career working in several nursing facilities before joining the United States Postal Service, where she faithfully served for more than 30 years until her retirement.

At an early age, Alice accepted Christ and was baptized at Springhill Missionary Baptist Church in Woodville under the leadership of the late Reverend E. L. Moye Sr. After relocating to Beaumont, Texas, she became a devoted member of Scott Olive Missionary Baptist Church, where she worshipped under the leadership of the late Reverend S. I. Mitchell and the late Reverand A. L. Jones. During her illness, Alice returned to her hometown of Woodville and reunited with her church family at Springhill Missionary Baptist Church, where she attended under the leadership of Pastor Kenyata Williams until her passing.

Alice was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Lonnie Kiel and Eliza Cruse Kiel; one sister, Estelle Whitmore; and two brothers, James Kiel and Bobby Kiel Sr.

She leaves to cherish her loving memory her daughters, Blondena "Blondie" Curtis of Houston, Texas, and Gwondolen Brown of Beaumont, Texas; her son, William Stewart of Richmond, Texas; her cherished grandchildren, Justin, Jessica, Rickey, Jayde, Briana, Eva, and Julian; and three beloved great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters, Cristabel Kiel, Dorothy Kiel, Ruby Spencer, Sadie Kiel, and Brenda Kiel, along with a host of loving nieces, nephews, extended family members, and dear friends.

Alice will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her strong work ethic, her love for her family, and the kindness she extended to everyone she met. Her legacy of love, devotion, and service will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.

Proctor's Mortuary - Beaumont, is in charge of final arrangements, 3522 Washington Blvd. Beaumont, TX. 77705 (409) 840-2022.The guest book can be signed; words of comfort and condolences for the family can be left at www.proctorsmortuary.com