Wilma Jean Elsik Prejean

Wilma Jean Elsik Prejean was called home to be with our Lord on May 7, 2024.  “Jean”, as she was known by family and friends, was born on May 24, 1926, and would have turned 98 years of age in just a few weeks. She was born to Lula Parmley and Frank John Elsik in Kingsville, Texas.

Living her whole life in the city of Kingsville, Jean attended Henrietta M. King High School and Texas A&I University.  She was employed by the Missouri-Pacific Railroad and later by the U.S. Navy Naval Air Station until her retirement.  She was baptized in and a long-time member of the First United Methodist Church of Kingsville.  Jean enjoyed spending time at the Elsik family beach property on Baffin Bay, boating and fishing with family and friends. She also had a lifelong passion for gardening. Her gardens were beautiful, and she spent many hours in their care.  In her younger days, Jean was a competitive bowler who won championships in league play.

Jean is preceded in death by her husband of 34 years, Chester L. Prejean, Sr.; parents,; brother, F.J. Elsik; and sister, Sue Elsik McDaniel.  

She is survived by her stepson, Chester L. Prejean, Jr.; step-granddaughter, Ricki Prejean; nieces, Laura M. Collins and Leslie A. Martin; and nephew, Patrick F. McDaniel.  Jean was a devoted wife, stepmother, step-grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend.  She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.   

The family would especially like to thank Delma San Miguel for her loving assistance and compassion in the care of Jean.

A graveside service will be held at Chamberlain Cemetery in Kingsville, Texas, at 11:00 a.m. on May 14, 2024.