Lettie "Jane" Miller Hebert

Lettie “Jane” Miller Hebert, beloved wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and friend left to be with her husband Buddy and their Lord on May 6, 2021.

Jane was born December 28, 1928 to Emmett and Marie Miller in Harlington, Texas. At the age of 9, the family moved to the South Park area of Beaumont.

Jane graduated from South Park High School in 1946 where she was a member of the Greenie Cadets, the Greenie Gusher Newspaper and Spindletop yearbook committees, and an aide in the principal’s office. She was described as “the face of one who is always dependable, helpful and faithful in her activities”.

Jane met her husband Walter “Buddy” Hebert on a blind date and on October 22, 1948, they were married. They soon built their first home in South Park where they lived happily for the next 50 years.

Jane and Buddy both shared a love for sports which made their marriage special. In 1954 they were introduced to water skiing and were one of the first couples to take to the Neches River on skis. For 6 years they performed in ski shows throughout Texas and Louisiana. The next 10 years they participated in tournament skiing in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Oklahoma and filled their home with many trophies.

On October 12, 1956 their son Bud was born, bringing a whole new meaning to life for Buddy and Jane. They were active in everything Bud did and Jane loved being a den mother, holding various offices in Little League, working in PTA and booster clubs, and making decorations for all of the South Park sporting events. Jane loved their community – their neighbors, their schools and their church.

In 1991, Jane and Buddy became part of the South Park Neighborhood Association and Citizens on Patrol. She helped furnish the police sub-station and volunteered there often. They both enjoyed attending the Civilians Police Academy and dearly appreciated their men and women in blue. Jane served on many boards and received the “Luv Those Volunteers” Award as well as certificates of appreciation from the Police Activities League, the Beaumont Police Department, and Citizens on Patrol. Jane also received a certificate of Special Congressional Recognition and was recognized by the city of Beaumont for her community activities.

In 1998, Jane and Buddy moved to Bevil Oaks which they grew to love dearly. They soon became very active there and Jane served on the City Council for 2 years. She also served on several committees and received numerous awards including the Community Builder Award from the Masonic Lodge in 2013 and the Pioneering Women Award in 2017. Her “adopted daughter” Mayor Becky Ford became one of Jane’s closest friends.

Jane loved being part of her family’s life. She was passionate about the Oklahoma Sooners, watching sports, playing golf, fishing, and working in their garden and yard. She became an extremely happy “Granny” when her beloved granddaughter Samantha was born. She considered her life special and full of many blessings.

Jane is preceded in death by her parents, Emmett and Marie Miller and her husband, Buddy, of 63 ½ years. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Bud, his wife, Clare and granddaughter, Samantha; as well as, her sister, Billie Sue Eshliman; brothers, Warren and Charles Miller; sister-in-law, Kay Miller; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

A funeral service for Mrs. Hebert will be at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 11, 2021, at Broussard’s, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont, with her interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Beaumont. A Celebration of Life will begin at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at Thirsty’s, 229 Dowlen Road, Suite 1, Beaumont.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Emergency Services District #1 (JCESD #1), 13550 River Oaks Boulevard, Beaumont, Texas 77713.

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