Lori J. Stewart, 53, of 62 E. Main Street in Montezuma, OH died 2:14 a.m. Tuesday May 24, 2016 in the emergency department of Mercer Co. Community Hospital in Coldwater, OH, from injuries sustained in a fire at her residence.

She was born January 1, 1963 in Lima, OH to Joe and Jeanne (Miller) Stewart.

Survivors include: daughter Tina (Bruce) Beare of Celina, OH; son Benjamin Creech of Maria Stein, OH; 6 grandchildren; sister Christine Young of St. Marys, OH; sister Linda (Harold) Bright of Pagosa Springs, CO; brother Jesses Stewart of Toledo, OH.

Preceded in death by: parents Joe and Jeanne Stewart; brother Tom Stewart; brother Mark Stewart

She was employed at Eco-Clean in Celina, OH.

Her favorite pastime was spending time with her grandchildren. She was known for her kindness to animals, especially cats.

Rites are scheduled to begin 3:00 p.m. Friday May 27, 2016 at Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys.

Visitation 1-3 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be expressed to the family via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.