Thelma Steward, age 76, of Iberia, passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at Lake Regional Health System in Osage Beach. She was born in Miller County on November 1, 1943, daughter of the late Ralph and Bonnie (Hart) Pearce.

Thelma was a member of Cowboy Church near Iberia.

She is survived by one daughter, Raynetta Amos (Monty) of Camdenton; two sons, Larry Steward (Chasity) of Crocker and Donald Steward of Iberia; great-grandchild, Zina Steward of the home; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two brothers, Alfred Pearce and Truman Pearce; one sister, Emma Pearce; and several nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Due to the pandemic the family will have a private graveside service at Gott Cemetery near Ulman.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Thelma Steward Memorial Fund.