Theola Doebele, 86, of Port Neches, died Thursday, February 6, 2014. She was born January 5, 1928, to Matilda Elizabeth Uthe and Nelson Dennis Thompson in Follett, Texas. After marrying Severin Doebele, they lived in Port Neches for sixty-four years. Theola worked as an attendance clerk at Port Neches-Groves High School for many years. She was also an active member of First United Methodist Church, Port Neches. Theola will be remembered as a loving mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her daughters, Suzanne Mondey of League City and Tilda Thompson of Port Neches; son, Severin Joseph “Jody” Doebele, Jr. of Spring; grandchildren, Brian Doebele and his wife, Rebecca, of Dallas; Faris Mondey and his wife, Beth, of League City; and Luke Doebele and his wife, Jenni, of Humble; six great-grandchildren; sister, Ethel Bruce of South Carolina; and many beloved relatives and friends,

Theola is preceded in death by her husband, Severin Doebele; her parents; five sisters; and two brothers.

A gathering of Mrs. Doebele’s family and friends will begin at 2:00 p.m., with a memorial service to follow at 4:00 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2014,  at the First United Methodist Church, 1826 Nall Street, Port Neches, under the direction of Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland.

A private burial will be held in New Orleans at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 1826 Nall Street, Port Neches, Texas 77651.