Jaymi LeAnne Stewart, age 18, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 in Ransom, Kansas. She was born November 27, 1999 in Henderson, Nevada. Her parents are Julie Ann Stewart of Ransom and Roy Wayne Stewart of Pahrump, Nevada.

Jaymi was a senior at Ness City High School, Ness City, Kansas. Singing, dancing, acting and painting were passions of hers. She excelled in band, choir, and forensics. She left this world undefeated on her Serious Solo in Forensics. She was very involved in Family, Career, and Community Leaders (FCCLA), where she was also recognized at the state level. Jaymi was a vivacious young lady who loved the outdoors; she loved riding in the country with her family chasing snakes, a badger and other critters. She loved catching turtles with her brothers. She also enjoyed hunting and fishing.

Jaymi was LDS and cherished her Ward family and singing at church or leading at girls’ camp. She loved everyone she met. She loved cheering and all the hugs those little future Eagles gave her. She had been a member of Rush County Choir, Barton Community Choir, Great Bend City Band, and just found love for Barton Community Theatre. She planned to be a Cougar at Barton next year and major in music and drama. She was very outgoing and held herself to the highest of standards, no matter what she took on.

She leaves to mourn her passing her parents; maternal grandparents, Arlen and Verona Rogers, and paternal grandmother, Jeanette Stewart, all of Pahrump, Nevada; and five siblings, twin brothers Joshua and Joseph Stewart of the family home, Bryan Stewart of Kentucky, Amanda (Chris) McCaw and their three children of Kentucky, and Travis Stewart of Nevada. She is also survived by special extended family and friends, including close cousins, Hugh F. Miller, Jr., Michael Seery, and Madison Seery, “Aunt” Betty (Greg) Seery, and special friend of the family, Kip Rider. She was preceded in death by her sister, Vickie Ann Hargraves; and paternal grandfather, Roy Leon Stewart. Jaymi memory will remain in the hearts of many.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, March 26, 2018, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City. Burial will be in Ness City Cemetery.

Visitation and viewing will be Monday, from 1:00 p.m. to service time at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Jaymi Stewart Memorial Fund, and may be sent in care of the Fitzgerald Funeral Home, 207 North Penn, Ness City, KS 67560.