Jaydean Peril Urban of Harper, Texas, passed away on August 11, 2026, in Fredericksburg, Texas, at the age of 78.
Jaydean was born on August 16, 1947, at Fredericksburg Hospital and Clinic to J.R. and Dixie Peril. She was raised in Harper and graduated from Harper High School.
Throughout her life, Jaydean was known for her strong work ethic, caring spirit, and dedication to her family and community. She held several positions during her career, including serving as a school bus driver and teacher's aide for the Johnson City Independent School District. She later began a long and distinguished career, twenty-five plus years, with Hill Country Memorial Hospital in Fredericksburg where she served as Executive Assistant to four different CEOs.
Jaydean was actively involved in her church and faithfully supported numerous hospital activities and community events throughout the years. She enjoyed helping others and was always willing to lend a hand wherever she was needed. Her kindness, warmth, and devotion to family and friends will be remembered by all who knew and loved her.
On June 21, 2014, she married Paul Urban, and together they shared twelve happy years.
Jaydean was preceded in death by her parents, J.R. and Dixie Peril; her brother, Jimmy Peril; and her nephew, Jim Peril.
She is survived by her husband, Paul Urban of Harper; her children, Malcolm Young, Kaiser Young, and Kayla Young; her grandchildren, Thomas Young and Kora Young; her great-granddaughter, Hunter Neutze; her niece, Dori Peril and her daughters, Payton and Presley; her niece, Mary Ledford; and her former husband, Mike Young. In addition, she leaves behind numerous extended family members and dear friends who will cherish her memory.
Services for Jaydean Peril Urban will be Thursday, August 20th, 2026 at Grimes Funeral Chapels. Visitation will be at 2 p.m., memorial service at 3 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Harper Area Livestock Association P.O. Box 323 Harper, TX 78631 or Alzheimer's Association, Capital of Texas Chapter P.O. Box 96011 Washington, DC 20090-6011.
The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of Methodist Hill Country Hospice, especially to Penny Coats, and to Denise Guevara and Jenny Guevara, for their compassionate care, support, love and kindness during Jaydean's final days.
Jaydean's legacy of love, service, and dedication to her family and community will live on in the hearts of all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.