On January 10th, 2022 a claim was filed against the estate of Frank Stewart II by Reida Stewart and James Stewart. The claim was in the amount of $4,110,253.59 and the demand was that Frank Stewart’s widow approve the claim and pay this sum to Reida Stewart. Reida Stewart personally signed this claim. Multiple letters were written and mailed to Reida and James Stewart from multiple members and branches of the family pleading for them to drop the outrageous claim. On April 13th, 2022 Reida Stewart filed an Original Petition stating that a series of notes were owed to Reida Stewart by Frank Stewart totaling in excess of $4 million. The Petition that Reida Stewart filed states that “The notes listed above which are held by Reida were obtained by fraud by Frank II without the intent to ever pay the money back to Reida, all to Reida’s detriment.” The petition goes on to detail how Frank Stewart II engaged in repeated fraudulent behavior and malicious conduct toward Reida Stewart. At this time Reida Stewart is 99 years old and is suing her deceased son’s widow for over $4 million in cash, real estate and automobiles. The person in charge of her primary care, and only surviving son, is James Stewart in El Paso, TX. It is unknown who the heir to these monies and properties would be. This will be a public chronicle of the events that have passed and are to come. It is an open blog and open to anyone.
13 replies on “Reida Stewart sues the Estate of Frank Stewart II”
Thank you for having the courage to expose this outrageous action against Frank II. Anyone who really knew him knows that he was devoted to his parents and since his father’s death some 20 years ago he willingly accepted the responsibility of seeing that his mother’s needs were met as well as maintaining her home and grounds and providing her with transportation when she could no longer drive. It’s heartbreaking to see these claims made against him.
It is truly tragic to see this happening to this family. Anyone who really knew Dad and his role/relationship with Reida knows this isn’t motivated by Reida…but rather by hate, greed, jealousy, and lies. Dad loved and served his mother faithfully until she chose to end their lifelong relationship shortly before his death. Dad died brokenhearted, knowing his mother was forced to turn her back on him.
What kind of mother would choose between her children?
How very sad that this is happening. Frank D. Stewart II was one of the most honest and aboveboard men I have ever known. He was devoted to his entire family and saw to it that his mother was taken care of after his dad passed away. I have known Frank for almost 60 years and have never known him to be anything but honest, loving and devoted to his family and friends. I always knew that if I or my family needed anything or any kind of help all I had to do was give him a call, which I did on several occasions. It is extremely sad that Mrs. Stewart had been made to believe these things of a devoted and loving son. I pray that she will know the real truth and put a stop to these wild allegations.
I knew Frank for 30+ years and he was always devoted to his mother and made a point to take care of her and her needs. Frank was one of the most honest and square dealing men I have ever known and to think that he would take advantage of family is truly beyond belief. I have seen firsthand families torn apart by actions such as these and it is truly heartbreaking to think that the Stewarts would have that happen. Using the elderly to acquire what you can’t get otherwise is despicable yet common these days. I can attest that Frank loved his mother and only desired the very best for her.
I used to think I was so lucky to be married into a Christian family but Reida personally called my husband, Chris and said she no longer wanted a relationship because we “hurt” Anne and James.
I have been kept from seeing my niece Lily for 7 years. I reached out to lily’s other grandparents and arranged to see her. Lily was so excited. Then after we met, I received a text message stating Anne and James threatened to take them to court if they ever allowed me to see her again. In a moment of passion and rage, I called Anne and called her an expletive.
Within seconds James called my husband and and put Reida on the phone where Reida proceeded to tell Chris she would never have a relationship with him again.
Reida then texted my husband a few weeks later asking for photos of her great grand children. Chris mailed her a letter with pictures. She wrote a letter back reiterating she did not want any relationship with him. She also blocked his number from
Her phone.
Months later we found out she filed suit against aunt Carolyn. During an initial meeting, her grandsons Tres and Tim assured her they would provide money for everything she needed and would get second jobs if they had to. Apparently this wasn’t enough and she feels she needs 4 million dollars at the age of 99.
I find it very hard that Reida, a humble Christian woman, would want to sue a grieving widow and not want to see her great grand kids. It is uncharacteristic of her, especially in her fragile state.
I knew Frank II for 45 years and he was always a wonderful family man. He always made time for his family and loved with his whole heart. Uncle Frank as he was to me was a Godly man who would never do anyone wrong especially not his dear sweet mother. I think that it is a terrible day when a son can turn his own mother against his brother who always made sure that his mom and dad had everything they ever needed.
In the last 25 years I had known Frank Stewart II both professionally and personally. I had been introduced to his family by his actions of concern and pride of them. Many I’ve never had the pleasure to meet personally. He was a man of his word and cared about and cared for his family. He took his family responsibility seriously especially his mother. We shared stories about our mothers. He would be heart broken to see his family torn apart by something he isn’t responsible for doing.
What a shame. I knew Frank for 30 years and considered him a mentor and father figure having lost my own father just before meeting Frank. I knew and had the pleasure of spending time with both of his parents who he loved very much and did anything and everything for.
The notion the Frank did anything out of character is simply absurd. I have trouble imagining Mrs. Stewart dreaming this up and filing suit against her late son at 99 years of age.
Mr. Stewart, keep watching over us from above. This jealousy and greed will not be rewarded.
I have been closely associated with the Stewart family for 30 plus years. I have had the pleasure of working for Frank Stewart as well. Frank Stewart II was an honest, caring, and loving man. I know for a fact that he loved and cared for his mother. My heart is broken for Carolyn. I believe anyone close to this family knows who is driving this nightmare.
I had always admired Frank’s loving and energetic relationship he shared with his mother Reida prior to her being forced to end it. I loved the way they always teased and kidded with each other. She would always tell us how much she looked forward to their weekly lunch dates, and how he brightened her days when he stopped at her house most every weekday afternoon on his way home from work. He was devastated when that was taken away from him. I see the example he set for his boys and nephews how a mother should be cared for. I see it in the way Tim & Tres care for Carolyn, the way they care for Audrie and me, and the way they cared for their Grandmother before she filed suit against Carolyn. I hope I’m blessed enough to have that incredible bond with my two sons like Reida and Frank shared. It is a shame that my children will never know their Great Grandmother. It is too bad that this lawsuit may be their only knowledge of her existence.
Reida’s weekly Bible Study has been cancelled because the attendees will not succumb to the force being applied to choose sides in the family…rather they want to remain neutral. Unfortunately…they are banned from interacting with Reida also.
I knew Frank Stewart, Sr. when I first started working for his son, Frank Stewart, II in 1997. Frank, II’s father made Frank, II the executor of his estate when Frank Sr. passed away. Frank, II made sure Reida was well taken care of, just as Frank Sr. instructed him to. Frank, II even paid for repairs needed to Reida’s house on Frontera, out of his own poket. Frank, II took care of paying all of Reida’s bills, any household expenses, and managed the estate, just as his father instructed.
Frank, II managed his father’s estate honorably and was happy to do it, even though Frank, II had many other things to deal with in his daily life, such as running his own businesses, taking care of his empoyees, customers needs, and his own family.
When anyone in the Stewart family needed anything, Frank, II would be the one to call to help.
Frank, II even took care of bailing, his brother, James out of financial troubles when James racked up a large amount on a company credit card that nearly froze all of Frank, II’s business credit cards.
Frank, II and Reida had a great relationship. Reida would come to the office almost weekly to have lunch. Frank, II and Reida always kidded each other and had a lovely, funny banter with each other. Frank, II adored Reida and she thought highly of Frank, II and depended on him. They both seemed to enjoy spending time together.
Anytime Reida had any concerns, all she had to do was pick up the phone and call Frank, II and he would drop everything to make sure to take care of anything she needed.
Frank, II was happy to take care of his mother’s needs just as his father willed it, until February 2020, when James(Frank, II’s youngest brother) and Reida decided James would now control Reida’s bank account. Frank, II was devastated that his own mother cut him out of her life. Frank, II couldn’t even go visit Reida, as he did everyday, unless he called and made an appointment. Reida said James had to be there when Frank, II visited, so sad.
Frank, II and his mother went from having a great mother and son relationship to being estranged because of James’ undo pressure on Reida to choose between the two brothers.
Frank, II and I talked on many occasions about the decision of his mother and James taking control of her finances. This was not his father’s wish but Frank, II wanted to honor his mother’s wishes, so he handed over his mother’s checkbook.
I think Frank, II was more devastated that the relationship between Reida and Frank, II was lost, after all these years, than handing over the checkbook.
Frank, II was not only my employer, but he was a dear friend to me and my family. He was a good son to Reida and Frank, Sr. and they trusted him to take care of their estate when Frank, Sr. passed away. This lawsuit is unbelievable and doesn’t make any sense. The lawsuit doesn’t sound like Reida either. This has James written all over it.
How can a person put greed and jealousy above his family to get his own mother to turn her back on her oldest son, who has taken care of her through all these years after his father passed.
It’s devastating to see what death and money can do to a family.
When Frank Stewart passed away I lost a dear friend of over 35 years. We would get together when we could and we always have numerous phone calls every month going over everything from church, family, and business with each call in confidence. The last phone call I had with Frank was just a few days before he turned ill we talked mainly about family and how much he loved his family and how we were handling covid up here in Illinois. That was one thing I wished we saw eye to eye on.
Throughout the years Frank displayed a very high level of integrity and his compassion to help others was immense. I saw this many times as he would bend over backwards to help his family and his employees as he was always looking out for others. He treated his employees as if they all were family.
Frank was a good servant for God. He was active in his church and enjoyed working in the church for the church. He especially loved to teach the little ones in Awana class.
Frank excelled in IEAT, something we worked on together. It stands for:
Integrity-Always hold a high level of integrity.
Excellence- Do everything with excellence in mind.
Accountability- Be account to yourself and others.
Teamwork- Working in a team get things done.
Frank’s character displayed all of these traits to the highest level.
I am saddened that what I have read is happening; A personal attack on my friends character. I have always heard that death brings the worst out of people,now I have seen it. Very very sad.