An amazing child , Emma Susanne Stewart passed away on Thursday morning Dec. 22 2011. She was an embodiment of universal joy. Though just 10, her life was full and rich and fun. Her vivacious memories leave a joyous energy that is free flowing within and around us all and all the life she loved. Emma was born October 1, 2001, in Vero Beach and lived in Sebastian all her life. She was in 4th grade at The Willow School in Vero Beach. She was a member of the Treasure Coast Dive Team, and received the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence in 2011. Survivors include her parents Kermit Michael and Ava Lynn Wilson- Stewart of Sebastian, grandmother Carol Wilson of Cortlandt Manor, NY, grandfather Ralph Stewart of Williamsburg, KY, uncle Steve and aunt Kim Stewart, and cousin Whitney, uncle Thomas M. Wilson and cousins Miles and Sam, and uncle Bryan and aunt Julie Webb, and cousins Lily and George, uncle Bruce Pylant and aunt Andra , and cousins Kristin, Jessica, and Morgan, and aunt Amy Stewart. Emma was predeceased by her half brother Whit Keenan Lyon-Stewart, her aunt Susan Wilson, her grandmother Patricia Snyder, and her grandfather Thomas A. Wilson.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2011, 11:00 AM, at the Unity Church of Vero Beach, 950 43rd Ave. Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Memorial donations in Emma's name may be made to Candlelighters of Brevard County at 1875A South Patrick Drive Indian Harbour Beach, FL 32937, or The Willow School at 950 43rd Ave. Vero Beach, FL 32960.

Arrangements are being handled by Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory, Sebastian, FL. Online condolences can be left at www.seawindsfh.com/obit . Also visit www.caringbridge.org and choose site "emmastewart".