Juanita "Nita" Rose Okervall, age 70 lost her long brave battle with cancer on July 11, 2015. She was at her home surrounded by family. Nita was born on September 5, 1944 in Chinook, MT. She was born to Joseph and Irene (LaMere) LaVadore. When she was 3 years old she was adopted by Alfred "Tux" and Lillian Gardipee of Square Butte, MT. She attended school in Geraldine, MT and Fort Benton, MT. She is preceded in death by her biological parents, adoptive parents and her siblings; Darlene, Harold, Howard and Rita. Nita is survived by; her husband of 25 years; Charles Okervall of Port Neches, TX. Her children; Loren Campion of San Antonio, TX, Vickie Reichelt (Kirk) of Carter, MT, Fatima McBride (Chris Thomas) of Port Neches, TX, Charlene Kilbourn (Kelly LaPoint) of Port Neches, TX, Kimberly Hite (Shane) of Port Arthur, TX, Michelle Orchid (Chris) of Beaumont, TX. Her grandchildren; Olivia Maxwell, Tabatha Melander, Whitney Layne, Anthony Campion, Brent Campion, Austin Reichelt, Meghan McBride, Hannah McBride, Isiah McBride, Katelyn Kilbourn, Kira Broussard, Addison Reichelt, Nathan McBride and Jake Broussard. She is also survived by 12 great grandchildren. Nita was raised in Montana but has been a Port Neches, TX and surrounding areas resident for 43 years. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She loved to watch her grandchildren in every school activity in which they performed, especially the Port Neches High School band and football team. She was a good cook, except for rice-a-roni! She loved any artsy type activity-sewing, painting, crocheting, word puzzles. She was true to her generation and really loved Elvis. In her younger years she had her 5 minutes of fame as a hair model. She loved to play games (especially on her phone). As soon you met her, you became family. She was very generous with her time and love and was affectionately known as Momma Nita by all. She was very spiritual and loved the Lord with all her heart. We hope she will be on time for her own funeralshe may need to swing by Walmart first! Services will be held at the Levingston Funeral Home in Port Neches on Thursday July 16, 2015 at 2:00 pm. Visitation for family and friends will be held Wednesday, July 15, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Nita Okervall's name at Levingston Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses. Levingston Funeral Home 2001 Nall Street, Port Neches, TX 77651