Blakely, Georgia – Jean Briley Stewart, 89, of Blakely, Georgia, formerly of Jacksonville, Arkansas, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Cobb Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Caleb Davis officiating. Interment will be at Cobb-Suncrest Memorial Gardens.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 1:45 PM, Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Cobb Funeral Chapel.

Born January 3, 1937, in Little Rock, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late James T. Briley, Sr. and the late Lorene Davis Briley.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, J.W. Casto and Donald Stewart; granddaughter, Kayla Casto; brother, James T. Briley, Sr.; sister, Betty Briley.

Survivors include her children, Michael Casto and wife, Nancy, Debra White and husband, Roger, James Dean Casto and wife, Lisa, Kimberly Jean Wilson and husband, Edward and David Ralph Casto and fiancé, Audra Claybrook; grandchildren, Gina Helt and husband, Steve, Patrick Casto and wife, Kelly, Cheyenne Smith and husband, Jerry, Christina Simmons, Shana Casto, Hannah Casto Sauls and husband, Terry Sauls, Jr., Abigail Claybrook and Samantha Davis and husband, Michael; great-grandchildren, Rocky Shean, Zach Carmen, Conner Casto, Jake Helt, Elizabeth Helt, Emily Casto, Jessica Smith, Jerry Smith, Jr., Madison Johnson, Christopher Malone, Preslee White, Annie Helt, Danielle Casto, Addi Sauls, Sumner Sauls, Remi Davis and Blakely Davis; as well as several nieces, nephews and other extended family members and friends.

A dedicated homemaker, she devoted much of her life to caring for her home and family. Her caring nature also extended beyond her own household through her work in home health, where she compassionately cared for many people throughout the years and touched the lives of those entrusted to her care.

She was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses, and her faith was an important part of her life. In her spare time, she enjoyed the simple pleasures that brought her happiness, including watching the Yellowstone television series and spending time in the kitchen cooking for those she loved. Above all, her greatest joy was her family. She treasured every opportunity to be surrounded by her loved ones and especially cherished the precious time she spent with her grandchildren. Her caring heart, devotion to her family, and the many memories she created with those she loved will be deeply treasured and lovingly remembered.

Cobb Funeral Chapel has been entrusted with arrangements.