Racquel Rayma Stewart

Rayma Racquel Rowley Stewart, 85, passed away June 13, 2026. She was born on March 10, 1941 in Fillmore, Utah to James and Margaret Snyder Rowley.

As a girl, Racquel loved to play ball and jacks, marbles, and hopscotch. Her brother James Richard Rowley was her life-long friend and support. Growing up as a rancher’s daughter, beef was her least favorite kind of meat. Racquel attended and graduated from Millard High School, where she enjoyed cheering on her classmates as a cheerleader. She also loved to dance and dance was a special part of Racquel's courtship with Thad.

She married Thad Clifford Stewart on January 23, 1960 and they moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. While there, they were blessed with 3 children: Sherri Lei, Ron T., and Susan. They were sealed together for time and all eternity in the Manti, Utah Temple on August 6, 1974.

The family moved to St. George, Utah in the spring of 1968. Racquel devoted herself to creating a loving home where family always came first. Her children remember a mother whose steady love and support shaped their lives. They enjoyed trips to the lake and to the mountains. She also loved to play board games, crafts, and take a drive.

Racquel served her religious community as a Primary teacher, member of Relief Society presidencies, Young Women president, and as a Cub Scout leader.

Racquel traveled to Alaska; Branson, Missouri, and dirt roads all over southern Utah; however, her greatest adventure was being a grandma to 9 grandchildren and 22 great grandchildren. Grandma Racquel's house was always filled with love and yummy treats for her posterity.

Racquel will be remembered for her gentle spirit, kind heart, and unwavering love for others. She had a gift for making people feel welcome, cared for, and valued, and her influence will continue to be felt through the family and friends who were blessed to know her.

She is survived by her husband: Thad Clifford Stewart; children: Sherri Lei Wells (Robert), Ron T. Stewart (Lisa), and Susan Hall (Alan); grandchildren: Tiffani Vazquez (Luis), Laura Wells, Chelsey Sanders (David), Jared Stewart (Hailei), Shaunee Hatt (Parker), JT Stewart (Kassie), Cody Hall (Maya), Caden Hall (Jordan), Cailee Hall (Jake Cropper).; and 22 great grandchildren.

A visitation will be held on Sunday, June 21, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Metcalf Bonzo Mortuary, 288 West St. George Blvd., St. George, Utah.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 22, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with a visitation prior from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., at the Bloomington 2nd Ward Chapel, 200 West Brigham Road, St. George, Utah. Interment will follow in Tonaquint Cemetery located at 1777 South Dixie Drive.

Those unable to attend are invited to view the services at the following ZOOM link: Livestream.