Kathleen Stewart-Milner

Kathleen Joyce Stewart-Milner (ne Sasso), age 93 of Plantation, Florida passed away on Wednesday, October 15th, 2014.

Joyce as she was known to many, was born May 6th, 1921 in Kingston, Jamaica to a large and well known family. She was the last of eleven children born to the late David Sasso and Maude Figueroa. She later married Melvin Stewart of Ulster Spring. They were happily married for 46 years. The union produced four children; Douglas (deceased), Judy, Marie and Phillip.

In her early adult years, Kathleen was proud to be a cosmetologist, working at the Myrtle Bank hotel and later owning her own beauty salon. Later on, as she raised her children in Bog Walk, Kathleen learned to drive and opened a flower shop in Spanish Town and commuted the over 20 mile round trip everyday. This was typical of her drive, determination and very strong entrepreneurial spirit. She loved to cook and to garden and was known for her Plum Puddings and Solomon Gundy which she successfully sold in all the major supermarkets in Jamaica.

In 1979 she and Melvin moved to Canada and then later moved to Florida to be with their children and grandchildren. In 1993 Melvin sadly passed away and is still greatly missed.

Kathleen in 1998 met and married Harold Milner, an old friend from Jamaica. Harold and Kathleen were close companions and were extremely happy for 16 years until she peacefully passed away at her home on October 15th.

Kathleen is survived by her loving husband, Harold, daughters Judy McFarlane and Marie Lee, son Phillip Stewart, step son Trevor Milner, step daughter Anne Marie Forbes, 9 grandchildren Steven Lee, Kelli Stewart, Danielle Semple, Ian Lee, Geoffrey McFarlane, Andrew McFarlane, Amanda Swarthout, Ashley Yancho, Kristopher Stewart and 19 great grandchildren.

She has left a legacy that will go on for future generations and she will be greatly missed.

A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on October 25th at Fred Hunter's Funeral Home at 6301 Taft Street. Service hours: Visitation noon - 1:00 pm; Memorial Service 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm; immediately followed by Interment at Hollywood Memorial Gardens (across the street) and a Reception at Fred Hunter's Community Center.