Kem Ann Barbera, 50, died Thursday, July 15, 2010, in St. Louis.

She was born Dec. 15, 1959, in Houston, daughter of JoAnn Pruett-Stewart. She was later adopted by Robert Stewart. She and John Barbera were married in July 1980.

She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Stewart; and a daughter, Lora Jo Barbera.

Survivors include her husband, John Barbera of the home; her mother, JoAnn Stewart of Salem; a sister, Bobbi Stewart of Salem; two brothers, Donald Stewart of O’Fallon and Michael Stewart of Salem; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Services were Saturday, July 17, at Fox Funeral Home Chapel with Keith Nash officiating. Burial was in Boone Creek Cemetery.

Online condolences may be made at www.foxfh.net.

Isaiah Buse has served as the publisher of the Houston Herald since 2023. He started with the organization in 2019, and achieved a bachelor's degree in business administration in 2023. He serves on the...

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