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Bowling Green Businesswoman Barbara Stewart Passes Away at 94

Barbara Stewart died at her home Thursday. The long-time owner of downtown Bowling Green fixture Barbara Stewart Interiors was 94.

Stewart founded her business in her home in 1952 as a picture framing business before moving it to East main Street on Bowling Green's Fountain Square. She hand made the picture frames herself.

Barbara Stewart Interiors  was named one of "Home Accents Today" 50 retail stars in 2015.

She is survived by a son, two daughters and five grandchildren.

A celebration of her life will be Sunday, October 30 at 3:00 pm at J.C. Kirby and Son Lovers Lane Chapel. Visitation will be Sunday from 1:00 pm until the time of the service at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be sent to jckirbyandson.com.

Expressions of Sympathy may be sent to Women's Fund of South Central Kentucky, P.O. Box 737, Bowling Green, KY 42102-0737.

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