Obituary of April Stuart

Norfolk, VA native Currituck Co, HS Valedictorian, 1996 April Nelanne Stuart, age 25, of 179 Bell’s Island Road, Currituck, NC, died Thursday, August 21, 2003, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital. April was born in Norfolk, VA, and was a recent graduate of Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law in Macon, GA. She received a BS in Biology at Wake Forrest University where she majored in biology and minored in chemistry. She was Valedictorian of Currituck County High School, Class of 1996. She was a member of Future Farmers of America, Beta Club, Ducks Unlimited and other organizations. She also held many awards for her quilting talents. April is survived by both parents Watson Stuart of Bell’s Island, NC and Kathy Chilton of Chesapeake, VA, and a close friend Harold E. (Chick) Gerard of Virginia Beach, VA. April is also survived by: her brother, Hunter T. Stuart of Bell’s Island, NC; two sisters Amber Stuart and Katelyn Stuart, both of Suffolk, VA; maternal grandparents Martha and Samuel Chilton of Suffolk, VA; paternal grandparents Harrell and Nell Stuart of Bell’s Island, NC; and by a host of many other family and friends who loved her dearly. April enjoyed life to the fullest including travels and study in Europe. She had a passion for life and accomplished and conquered many adventures in her short lifetime. A memorial gathering celebrating April’s life will be held on Saturday August 30, 2003 at 3:00 PM at the residence of Nell and Harrell Stuart, 771 Bell’s Island Road, Currituck, NC. The family requests that memorial donations may be made to the Future Farmers of America or Duck’s Unlimited. Twiford’s Memorial Chapel 405 East Church Street, Elizabeth City, NC is in charge of arrangements. You may sign the online register at www.twifordfh.com.