Jenneth W. Very, lovingly known as Jen, was born on March 5, 1938, in Olive Hill, Kentucky. She passed away on October 9, 2026, at the family farm in Pekin, Indiana, leaving behind a legacy of love, dedication, and cherished memories.
Jen devoted more than 50 years of her life to nursing as a Registered Nurse, retiring at the age of 75. Throughout her long and rewarding career, she dedicated herself to caring for others, demonstrating the compassion and commitment that defined her life. She was a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority and the First Baptist Church in Pekin.
Outside of her nursing career, Jen enjoyed a variety of hobbies that reflected her love of home, family, and life's simple pleasures. She especially enjoyed gardening, cooking, baking, canning vegetables, sewing, and thrift shopping. An enthusiastic collector of many things, she found joy in discovering unique treasures and surrounding herself with the things she loved.
Jen was preceded in death by her parents, George W. Miller and Madge Burchett Miller; her husband, Frank E. Very Jr.; her son, Van Derek Very; her sister, Jill Moore; and her brother, Larry Miller.
She is survived by her loving daughter, E. Lisa Schmidt (Marvin); three grandchildren, Adam Schmidt (Leanna), Amber Sullivan (Scott), and Andrea Leet (Josh); and seven great-grandchildren, Nolin Schmidt, Leah Schmidt, Brooklynn Schmidt, Ava Schmidt, Abigail Leet, Eleanor Leet, and Grant Leet. She is also survived by her brother, Ronnie Miller, along with numerous nieces and nephews who will cherish her memory.
Jen will be remembered for her many years of caring for others, her love of family, her resourcefulness, and the many interests that brought joy to her life. Her memory will live on in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
