Dorothy Mae Thibodeaux

Dorothy Mae Thibodeaux was born on November 5, 1927 to
Velma Battle and Henry James in Galveston Texas.
She attended Prairie View A&M University and later worked for
The University of Texas Medical Branch for several years. She
later owned and operated a daycare, where she served her
community for many years.
With the blessing of being raised in a loving Christian home,
Dorothy accepted Christ at any early age and had united with
Galilee Baptist Church over 60 years ago. She also served in
several auxiliaries within the church.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Bernard Hayes
Thibodeaux, son; Frank Cavness, five sisters; Inez, Ida,
Beatrice, Grace, Robbie and several in-laws.
She leaves to cherish her memories, her sons; David
Thibodeaux, Bernard Thibodeaux (Sharon), her sisters; Esther
Allen, Valada Stanford, Brenda Lundy (Leon), Laura Brown,
Annie Hall (Kevin),Tress James, brothers; Rev. Peter James
(Quinette), Holden James (Tricia), Paul James, Donald James
(Linda), Kevin James, grandchildren; Charmelle Cavness,
Rachel Taylor (Billy), Alaya Smith, Tiffany Williams, Micaela
Mitchel (Adrian), and Lakey Thibodeaux, eleven great
grandchildren, seven great- great grandchildren, her extended
family; Gene and Frankie McGowen, George and Ann
Thompson, Bryan, and Carol Warren.
Special thanks to Paster D. Glenn and Galilee Baptist Church
family, Missionary Society, and UTMB Clear Lake 7th floor
(ICU unit), her care team Ms. Mae, Tish, Shadana, Ms. Betty,
Denise, Michelle, Ms. Eva, Debra, and Verely.