Obituary of Annette M. Stewart

Saratoga Springs - Annette Pedraza Stewart (Yaya), 57, of Ludlow St. went to be with our Lord in heaven Saturday, September 10, 2016 at her home in the arms of loved ones.  Born in Kansas City, MO), Annette was the daughter of Ruth Pedraza-Chenault and the late Rogelio Pedraza. Annette was a loving mother and grandmother who's greatest joy was being with her children, grandchildren, family and friends. Her zest for fashion drew her to Saratoga where she was a personal clothier at Frivolous and Lifestyles boutiques. Saratoga became Annette's home with her fiance Jere Tatich. Quilting was Annette's passion creating beautiful personal works for family, friends and charities.   Annette is survived by her children, Adam Stewart (Megan)(Voorheesville NY) and Sara Smith (Denver CO); her mother, Ruth Pedraza-Chenault (Robert Chenault)(Kansas City MO); her fiancé, Jere Tatich(Saratoga Springs NY); her grandchildren, Isabelle and Ilena Smith, Addyson and Lucas Stewart; and her siblings, Linda Hendrickson (Chris) (Gilroy,CA) , Sylvia Forsen(Kansas City Mo), DeAnna Teel (Chuck)(Kansas City, MO), Roger Pedraza(Chicago IL), and many Nieces, Nephews and friends. She is predeceased by her nana, Basiliza Lopez and father, Rogelio “Roger” Pedraza. Annette is missed greatly by her family and friends. Her funeral mass will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2016 at St. Matthew’s Church, 25 Mountainview St., Voorheesville.  Calling hours will be Thursday from 5 - 8 p.m. at St. Matthew’s Church.  Annette’s family would like to extend a special thank you to Lisa Armao, Heidi Godoy and Hospice of Saratoga County.  For those who wish, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Lane, Latham, NY 12110 or Hospice of Saratoga County, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.