Elda Jean Everett

Jean Littlepage Everett

1928-2026

In the late hours of March 20, 2026, our precious aunt, second mom, and dear friend, Elda Jean (Littlepage) Everett, was reunited with her beloved husband, Jess Everett, in heaven. She was 97 years old.

A celebration of Jean's life will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday March 28, 2026 at Grace Fellowship Church in Snyder. Reverend Ryan Ford will officiate. Interment will follow at Gail Cemetery under the direction of Miller Funeral Home. Visitation will be March 27 from 5:30 -6:30 p.m. at the Miller Family Funeral Home.

Elda Jean, known by most as Jean, was born on October 11, 1928 in Snyder, Texas. Jean married Jess Everett on July 23,1948 in Snyder Texas. They celebrated a wonderful life together for 65 years. They were long-time ranchers in Borden and Scurry counties. She was the epitome of a rancher's wife and was known for her excellent cooking, bringing meals to the crew when working cattle. We believe many cowboys helped Jess work cattle just to enjoy her home cooking. She always laughed when telling the story of holding the cows tail up late at night while Jess had to pull calves when he bred his herd to the "wrong" bull. Jean professed her faith in Jesus Christ and was active in the First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Angel Seekers class. She loved the Lord and lived her life faithfully serving God.

Jean had a love of history and journalism. She concentrated her community and literary efforts toward the preservation of the history of Scurry County. She served as the Chairwoman of the Scurry County Historical Commission for more than ten years and was instrumental in establishing the Scurry County Heritage Village with the successful relocation of the Cornelius- Dodson house to the Village.

Jean also wrote, edited and contributed to several publications of historical significance for Scurry County including: Scurryly Speaking - a compilation of newsletters about early day settlers. The newsletter became so popular that it grew into a subscription and subsequently a weekly article published in the Snyder Daily News. Others included The Curtain; Depression Kids; Pioneer Profiles; and From the Cookie to the Chef.

She received numerous awards for her service and dedication to Snyder and Scurry County including the Snyder Chamber of Commerce Vestal Award, Snyder Chamber of Commerce Exemplary Service Award; Snyder's WHOO (We Honor Our Own) Award; Outstanding County Chairman awarded by the Texas Historical Commission; and Outstanding Woman of Scurry County.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents, James Obert and Marie (Turner) Littlepage; husband Jess Everett; brother, James Littlepage; sisters-in-law Jo Ann Littlepage and Dewey Fay Miller; and brothers-in-law Dub Everett and Donnie Everett.

Survivors include many beloved nieces and nephews and their spouses, Karen Waller and husband, Jay, of Ira; Debra Kesseler of Houston; Bryan Littlepage of Kenner, Louisiana; Ann Everett of Snyder; Tammy and husband, Mike Valentine, of Borden County, and special family members; Danny McCormack of Houston, Dave Appleton of Arlington, and Donnie Yorks of Valley City, Ohio and their families. Special great nieces and nephews and their spouses, Kaci and husband, Joel Lollar, of Snyder; Krista Kesseler of Houston; Kevin Kesseler of Houston; Kyler Kesseler of College Station; Elizabeth and husband, Nick Saybe, of Kener, Louisiana; Alex Littlepage and wife, Leslie, of Metairie, Louisiana; Rachel Maxfield of Snyder; Wes and Susan Everett of Lubbock, Bennie Everett and numerous special cousins and friends.

We are forever grateful to Marylou Orosco, Ashley, Ola and Marie for their unwavering care, love, and compassion, which made Jean's journey more peaceful and dignified.

Memorials may be made to the Historic Scurry County Inc. at P.O. Box 382, Snyder TX 79550.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting www.millerfamilyfuneralhome.com