Joyce A. Everson

Joyce A. Everson, age 81, died Tuesday, March 29, 2022 at her home in Mead. She was born September 9, 1940 in Nebraska City. On August 23, 1957 Joyce married James Everson in Council Bluffs. Together they enjoyed country line dancing for many years. In recent years, Joyce became more involved in square dancing. Joyce and Jim volunteered as communion stewards for many years at their church. She enjoyed camping with her family and their vacations together. Her favorite spots to visit were Maine and Florida, and other areas along the East Coast. Joyce worked as a librarian at the Mead Public Library and was known to many people as a good friend. Her cats also brought much joy to her life, but Joyce especially loved children of all ages. She is survived by her son Randy Everson (Elizabeth Fox) of Winthrop, MN; daughter Candy Everson (Christopher Batter) of Omaha; sister Pauline (Skip) Segatto of Boonville, MO; brother Wayne Shaffar of Omaha; grandchildren Justin, Heather and Tyffani; great-grandchildren Emma, Connor, Wyatt, Kaikai and Gavin; significant other Tom Brady of Omaha. She was preceded in husband James Sr; son James Jr; infant son; brothers James and Carl Shaffar. Funeral service 11:00 am Saturday, April 2 at First United Methodist Church. Visitation 5-7 pm Friday at Funeral Home. Interment Morningside Cemetery, Mead. Memorials to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Pruss-Nabity Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.