Carla M. Stewart, age 59, of Sweet Home, passed away Thursday. She was born in Sacramento, California to John D. and Billie M. (Vance) Gaston.

Carla came to Sweet Home in 2002 from Sacramento, California. She attended Holly Church. She loved to collect giraffes.

She is survived by her husband, Michael Stewart; sisters, Ellen Stone and Della Ramsey; cat, Big Boy; and dog, Baby.

Carla was preceded in death by her son, Shayne Garrison; two sisters, Sharon White and Elizabeth Cameron; brother, Aaron Smith; and best friend, Roudy.

Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling arrangements.