Jeannie Stevens

Jeannie Delores Shaw Stevens of Nacogdoches passed away April 13, 2017 in Nacogdoches at the age of 87. She was born September 13, 1929, the oldest of two children of Ezra and Lillie Mae Shaw. Her mother married Jack Peterson when she was eight years old and they happily raised Jeannie, as well as her sister Hazel. She met the love of her life, Everett Stevens while attending high school. Upon his return from the service, Jeannie and Everett were married on May 8, 1948, sharing 68 years together.

Jeannie graduated from Stephen F. Austin High School in 1947 and from Durham Business College in 1963. Jeannie joined Commercial National Bank in 1969, working in various departments in the bank, leading to the position of vice president and loan officer in 1976. She was promoted to senior vice president in February 1984. During her 20 year tenure at the bank, she mentored many of today’s bank leaders in Nacogdoches. She is a graduate of the Southern Methodist University Intermediate Banking School and the National Commercial Lending School at the University of Oklahoma. In 1989, Jeannie and Everett both retired to travel and “do a little of this and that.” She enjoyed time with her family, reading, movies and especially traveling in the RV with Everett.

Jeannie was an active community member serving on numerous boards, including the Nacogdoches Chamber of Commerce, American Cancer Society, United Way, Nacogdoches CVB and Fairview United Methodist Church. September of 1982, she was awarded as a Life Member of the Chamber of Commerce due to her years of service to the organization. She also served as a director of the Wesley Foundation and held the office of president of the National Association of Bank Women-East Texas Group South.

She is survived by her husband, Everett Stevens, son and daughter in law, Dennis and Debbie Stevens of Nacogdoches, and grandson, Ted Stevens of Cleburne, TX. The family wishes to thank the staff of Magnolia Court and the Hospice of East Texas for their loving care during her time of need.

Funeral services are scheduled for 10 am, Thursday, April 20, 2017, at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street in Nacogdoches, with Rev. Gary Davis officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visitation from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Wednesday, April 19, 2017 at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.

Memorial contributions can be made to Fairview Cemetery Fund, 2697 CR 509 Nacogdoches, TX 75961 or Fairview United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 630534, Nacogdoches, TX 75963.

On line condolences may be left at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com. Services are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Home, Nacogdoches.