Emma Jane Thibodeaux, 71, of Nederland, died Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at her residence in Nederland.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 A.M., Thursday, February 17,2005 at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Nederland with Rev. Dan Malain officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Bluff Memorial Park in Port Neches under the direction of Broussard’s in Nederland. A scriptural Rosary will be recited at 6:00 P.M. Wednesday evening at the mortuary.
She was born in Lawtell, LA, she lived in Nederland for forty-one years. She was one of the original parishioners of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
She was preceded in death on January 1, 2005 by her loving husband of fifty-five years Ogden. Her grief and sorrow are now replaced with joy as they can enjoy the rewards of heaven together.
She was a loving and caring mother to, two daughters, Darlene Ann Bonsall and husband Scott of Nederland, and Tina Marie Molina and husband Jose of Round Rock; two sons, Ronald Dale Thibodeaux and wife Linda of Nederland, and Brent John Thibodeaux and wife Lisa of Georgetown; one brother, Donald Estillette of Eunice, Louisiana; nine grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.
A devoted wife and mother, she set an example for all who knew her of what a person should strive towards. Slow to anger and full of wisdom. She was the first person her children turned to in good and bad times. She could find humor in any situation and never complained about anything. She enjoyed card and board games and anything that fostered conversation and an opportunity to laugh.