Marjorie Faye Stewart

Marjorie “Faye” Abbott Stewart, age 95, of Gallatin County, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2025. She was born April 7, 1930, and lived a remarkable life full of family, friendship, service, and adventure.

Faye was preceded in death by her mother and father, Nelly McDannell and James Abbott, her beloved husband of 62 years, Blackie Stewart, and her special cousin, Kenneth McDannell. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers, Wesley Abbott and William “Hardy” Abbott. She was also preceded in death by her lifelong card-playing companions and best friends—Penny Moore, Mary Jo Mylor, and Brownie Oeschner.

Faye dedicated many years of service to Gallatin County, working at the post office, managing the draft board, and retiring from the Army Corps of Engineers. She loved her time at the dam, walking the pathways and helping lock boats through. She especially delighted in watching the Belle boats and other large vessels pass along the river. Faye has a tugboat named after her, Miss Stew, that still sits at the dam to this day. She retired the same day as Blackie on December 30th, 1989.

Faye loved Blackie with her entire soul. They were truly two peas in a pod—she the sweet to his sour, and sometimes vice versa. They endured a life of adventure, filled with laughter, travel, and countless shared memories. Together with Blackie, Faye traveled to 47 states, often journeying west to visit family and spending winters in Florida. She also loved her hometown of Warsaw, where she was often seen enjoying long walks and bicycle rides.

Family was the greatest joy of Faye’s life. She loved her son and grandchildren dearly and was incredibly proud of them. She often stood back-to-back with them to measure their heights, delighted in how much they had grown, and called them her pride and joy. She took her two grandchildren on a memorable cross-country road trip, along with countless camping adventures. They grew up on her favorite meals—5 for 5 Arby’s, fried chicken in the crockpot, and her unique side of pancakes and pickles. She cherished watching them grow into adults and took even greater joy in seeing her great-grandchildren raised with the same love and traditions.

A true lover of games, Faye was always ready to set up the card table for hours of Rook, Rummikub, Phase 10, or whatever game she could find—never without a glass of unsweetened iced tea or Pepsi and a bowl of stale potato chips. She was known for her quick wit, love of conversation, and endless curiosity—always keeping up with the latest news, asking “50 questions,” and clipping articles and photos from the Gallatin County News to mail across the country.

In her last year and a half, Faye resided at Gallatin County Nursing and Rehab, where she found joy in Bingo, helping in the office, and “earning” employee of the month several times. She enjoyed spending time there with her special friend Tootsie.

Faye was a member of Warsaw Methodist Church. She was a strong believer and decidicated going to church every Sunday until she was no longer able. She enjoyed church service at the nursing home once residing there.

She is survived by her only son, Wes Stewart; her grandson, Casey Stewart (Amy); her granddaughter, Kayla Webster (RJ); and five great-grandchildren: Brayden Stewart, Olivia Stewart, Jayce Webster, Kensley Webster, and her namesake, Graycee Faye Webster.

Faye lived life to the fullest, with humor, independence, and love for her family and community. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.