The Rev. Arlene Stewart, deacon of the Diocese of West Missouri, died Nov. 27 at her home in Overland Park, KS. She was 76.

Deacon Stewart was born in Detroit, MI. She was educated at Syracuse University, Blair Business College, Park College, and Rockhurst College. She was a lay sister with the Worker Sisters of the Holy Spirit. She was ordained deacon in 1990. She served as chaplain of Swope Ridge Geriatric Center and was named deacon emeritus of All Saints', Kansas City, MO. Deacon Stewart was preceded in death by her husband, Charles. She is survived by three children and seven grandchildren.