Ciara Shaneva Stewart, also lovingly known as "CeeCee", of Hopewell, Virginia, was called home to eternal rest on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Encompass Health in Petersburg, Virginia.

Ciara was a joyful spirit who loved cooking, eating, celebrating holidays, being glamorous, and most of all, spending quality time with her family and friends. Her warmth, humor, and radiant presence will forever be cherished by all who knew and loved her.

Born on January 31, 1985, Ciara was the beloved daughter of Cynthia Stewart and Arthur "Sneakapeek" Jones. She was educated in the Petersburg public school system and participated in the JROTC program. She spent several years employed with Security Forces Incorporated providing security for BI Chemicals. She worked faithfully in various caregiving and service roles, including Exceptional Treasures, At Home Care, and Care Advantage, until her health declined.

She was preceded in death by many cherished loved ones, including her great-grandparents, Gertrude and Wilbert Owens, Sr., Frank Sr. and Lottie Stewart and Fannie Ampie; her grandmother, Gertrude "Trudy" Stewart; bonus grandmother, Geraldine Stewart; bonus dad, Shannon Johnson; her sister, Jasmine Jones; aunts, Kimberly Stewart, Azzala Owens, Deloris Garrison and Angenette Jones; uncles, Wilbert Owens, Jr. (Cecelia), Tyrone Owens, Johnny Adkins (Doris), William Adkins and Willie Adkins (Marian); her godmother, Sharon Yancey (Herman); and her godfather, Lathius Giles.

Ciara leaves to celebrate her life and cherish her memory: her loving and devoted children, Demontae Stewart and Kristyona Ulmer; devoted mother, Cynthia Stewart; grandfather, Frank Stewart, Jr.; brothers, Larry McCray, Jr. and Anthony Jones, Jr.; sister Portia Owens; bonus sisters, Jenice Vassor and Jarvè Stringfield; uncles, Darryl Stewart (Tasha) and Stewart "Stu" Patterson; great uncle, Richard Adkins (Sonja); great aunts, Theresa Owens and Margie Myrick; aunt, Deborah Jones; and bonus aunts, Anne "Tina" Rives and Charmine Thomas. She is also survived by her nephew, Larry "Tre" McCray III; devoted cousins, Darryl C. Stewart, Aaliyah Beasley, August Clanton, Rhamil Ulmer, Zion Ulmer, Tara Owens-Pegram (Matthew), Dupree, Decarro, Alexis Owens, Baron and Diane Owens, Lamont Wiggins and Shara Thomas; her long-term companion, Christopher Ulmer; bonus extended family, Carolyn Ulmer, Sandra Ulmer-Turner (Larry), Robert Ulmer, Howard and Glennis Marshall, A'Darryl "AJ" Marshall (Monica) and Howard "J" Marshall (Jovan); devoted friends, Kacharra Branch, Crystal Lyttle, Brandi Moore, Lakiesha McCaskey, Donnise Turley, Querida Edmonds, Tamica Butts and Shemika Sellers; and a host of other loving family and friends.

The family extends special thanks to the HCA Virginia TriCities ER and ICU Team, Progressive Care Team, Hopewell EMS & Fire Rescue, and DaVita Dialysis for their dedication, compassion, and care.

Ciara's life was a beautiful reflection of love, resilience, and devotion. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who were blessed to be part of her journey.

Services will be held 4:00 P.M., Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the Chapel of J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA. The interment to follow at Wilkerson Memorial Cemetery.

J.M. Wilkerson Funeral Establishment, Inc., 102 South Avenue, Petersburg, VA, (804) 732-8911, watch the funeral services live online at www.jmwilkersonsince1874.com.