Stewart Michael Foley

Stewart Michael Foley passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at Jones County Rest Home in Laurel. He was born in Cloquet, MN on December 26, 1948 and was 75 years of age. Stewart was a loving and devoted husband to his wife Barbara to whom he was married for 54 years. He was a successful businessman who mentored and influenced countless people during his career and beyond. He was matter of fact when it came to business and financial success and never hesitated to share his best practices with anyone who listened and even those who didn’t. He was a big kid at heart and often said, “the one who dies with the most toys wins!” He had an infectious personality and a smile that radiated positivity and enthusiasm. Stewart was a positive influence on so many during his lifetime. He had a zest for life and loved spending time with family and friends, sailing in the Gulf of Mexico, traveling, hunting, skiing and planting trees and watching them grow on his property. He was well respected and dearly loved. Stewart was a graduate of University of Southern Mississippi and spent the majority of his career in Sales and Marketing, employed with Northern Electric Company, Sunbeam, Hanson Scales and Business Owner of Genesis Manufacturing. He was retired for the past 13 years. Stewart was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Susan Foley, paternal grandparents and maternal grandparents. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Polson Foley, sisters, Sharon Simpson (Alton) and Barbara Robinson (Ronnie), sisters-in-law, Wanda Wallace, Jennifer Rodriguez (Ray), brother-in-law, Stan Polson (Mary), nieces/nephews Heather Simpson Burke, Jeffrey Robinson, Jennifer Robinson McCaffrey, Greg Polk, Neil Polk, Eric Polson, Brian Polson, Kelli Polson Prieto, Bradley Lambert, Troy Lambert, Brandi Rodriguez, Rachel Rodriguez, Ray Rodriguez, Jr., godson Louis Embrey IV and a host of great nieces and nephews. Services will be held on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday, March 17, 2024 at Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Laurel. Visitation will be 12-2 p.m., with Memorial Service to follow 2-3 p.m. Officiant: Jennifer Rodriguez In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Alzheimer’s Association. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the following for providing loving care to Mr. Foley during his illness: Jessica Hunter, Kimberly Harris, Natasha Keeton, Cheri Harris and Jones County Rest Home, especially Ethan, Emily, Kee, and Mandy To sign the online guest book, visit www.memorychapellaurel.com.

Stewart Michael Foley

December 26, 1948 - March 10, 2024