Bertha Augusta Stewart, 80 of Palacios died Wednesday, November 15,2006 in Bay City. She was born July 29, 1926 in Palacios, Texas to the late Paul J. Gerhard, Sr. And Anna Marie Eloge Gerhard. She was a chartered member of the Alapha Club, member of the Lioness Club, President of the PTA, member of Home Demonstration Club, and a member of the United Methodist Church of Palacios.

She is survived by her husband Frank Stewart of Palacios,
Son Scott Stewart and his wife Mona Stewart of El Maton. Daughter Brenda Sliva and her husband John of Blessing. Sisters, Emma Williams of Spring, TX, Adele Mutchler of Alvin, TX., Anna Sells of Tomball, TX., Irene LeCroix of Gardena, CA. Brother, Paul J. Gerhard. Jr of Edna, TX. Grandchildren, Jamie Sliva, Lisa Sliva, John A. Sliva, Jeff and his wife Terry Stewart, Mandi Stewart, and Brandon Sliva. Great grandchildren, Jenna Langhorne, Sterling Sliva, Lauren Jones, Mason Taylor, and Kendal Greene. She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Martha Kubecka.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, November 17, 2006 at Palacios Funeral Home with Dr. Darel Robertson officiating. Interment will follow at Deutschburg Cemetery. Pallbearers include Dicky Kubecka, Tommy Beard, Charles Peterson, Johnny Thompson, and grandson, Jeff Stewart and Brandon Sliva. The family will receive visitors at Palacios Funeral Home, Thursday, November 16, 2006 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

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