Laura Esther Everett, 98, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died peacefully Thursday morning, August 19, 2010, in Lafayette, Indiana. She had lived in Lafayette since 2001 with her daughter and son-in-law then for the last 2 years lived in Regency Place. She was born December 20, 1911 in Ozark, Alabama to the late Walter M. and Ludie (Fain) Dean. She was a graduate of Ozark High School in Alabama and then received her Associates Degree in Bookkeeping from Dothan Business School. Her marriage to Harry M. Everett on December 15, 1942 was performed by her father, a Baptist minister. Harry died June 17, 2000. Esther was co-owner with her husband Harry of Everett's Bakery in New Philadelphia, Ohio. She was bookkeeper, store manager and part-time baker. Esther loved tending to her beautiful gardens. She enjoyed playing the piano and had a beautiful singing voice. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary in New Philadelphia. Surviving is a daughter, Lillian Borga (husband: Dave) of Lafayette. Esther loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren Josh Borga and Shawn Borga (wife: Lucy) both of Lafayette and her great-grandchildren, Penni, Nicholas, Levi and Micah. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are her brothers, Virgel, Bernice, Aubrey and James Dean and three sisters, Ruth Adams, Margarite Cox and a teen sister, Eunoka Dean. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Alzheimer's Association. A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday, September 5, 2010 at East Avenue Cemetery, New Philadelphia with Reverend Bill Walts officiating.