She was a graduate of Rye High School, Rye, New York.
She married Donald L. Stuart on June 8, 1973. She worked as a sales representative for Busy Bee, and later Stuart Specialities.
Dee had a love for all people, pets and plants.
Preceded in death by her husband, Donald, Dee is survived by her children, Kevin, Keith, Kerri and Kyle; and her grandchildren, Zach, Patrick, Kayla, Kollin, Parker, Dharma, Kadence and Kennedy.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 11:00am at Robert Toale & Sons Funeral Home at Palms Memorial Park, 170 Honore Avenue, Sarasota, Florida 34232.
