Demetria Stewart

Demetria Ann Stewart, affectionately known as “Meaty”, was born on August 27, 1962 to Doris and Benjamin Stewart, Sr. in New Orleans, La. She entered eternal rest on November 4, 2026 at 64 years old. A longtime resident of Vacherie, La, she is a graduate of St. James High and later Spencer College, where she earned a degree in Computer Science and Business Administration. She spent much of her working years as a Safety Technician throughout southeast Louisiana, earning a reputation as a smart, funny, caring, generous, and compassionate coworker and friend.

Demetria had many interests and talents. She was a great cook and showed her love for others by cooking their favorite meal. She also took pride in keeping a well-designed home. In leisure, she enjoyed jigsaw puzzles, making wreaths and other crafts, and gardening. But, her favorite pastime and source of comfort was watching old westerns – Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, to name a few. She enjoyed spontaneous get-togethers, sharing laughs and drinks with family and friends, old and new.

Demetria was a proud and devoted mother to children. She raised them to be fierce, independent, and determined, much like herself. She poured much of her energy and resources into expanding any and all of their interests and lived vicariously through them. Her grandkids were the apples of her eye. Their presence raised her spirits with joyful laughter.

Demetria had a bountiful heart and deep capacity for kindness, compassion, and mercy exemplified in the countless ways she helped and cared for others. Friend or stranger, she shared anything and everything she had, never wanting someone to go without.

Demetria leaves in mourning her children, Karanique, Brian Jr., Terricka, and Malaysha, grandchildren Clyde, Thayland, Tyrese, Nyla, C’naj, Kase, and Edith, great-grandchildren Malakai, Mi’karnyi, Yaz’min, Alora, Ni’Ari, sisters Arlene and Michelle and Nayshia, Nadia, and Nakia, brothers Gregory, Troy, Glenn, Kareem, Askia, Tonta, and Kavis, uncle Enoch, maternal aunt Gloria and paternal aunts Merita, Amelia, Betty and Evelina, and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins, all of whom she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by both parents, brother Benjamin Stewart Jr., and nephews DuSharne Stewart and Kendall Williams Jr., and dear friend Laura Mae Champagne.

A Celebration of Life for Demetria will be held at Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052 on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 12 noon; there will be no viewing. Private burial.

Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services.

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