Azaria Stewart

Azaria “Zar” Shauntellé Louise Stewart, age 22 died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Covenant Hospital Hobbs.

She attended Lovington High School and graduated in 2017.  Azaria had a great sense of humor and loved making others laugh with her vibrant personality.  She had a love and passion for basketball, shopping, and having fun.  She was a mother of one son, Taylin Collins, who she loved with all her heart.

Azaria was preceded in death by her Grandmother Louise Stewart - Mangum; Grandfathers Charles Mangum and Raymond K. McGaha; Sisters, Keshonda Stewart and Shauntavia Stewart; Uncle, Jimmy McGaha; and Aunts, Minze “Kay” Johnson and Sharon Kay Witherspoon.

Azaria is survived by her parents, Keith McGaha and LaShrondra Stewart. Grandmother, Mary Nell McGaha; Son, Taylin Collins; Sister, Ashley McGaha; two brothers, Javarri Stewart and Jelani Stewart; Nephews, Benjamin Franklin and Demetrius Bates; and two nieces, Maddison Crowley and Ja’vehya Kamalii McGaha; Son’s father and bestfriend Tahjric Collins, and a host of other relatives and friends.

As we say good-bye on this earth, the angels welcomed her with open arms into heaven.  Azaria will truly be missed.