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Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 21, during a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Estherwood for Emery Lee Thibodeaux, 84, who died at 6:40 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2016, in Crowley. Mr. Thibodeaux was born on Aug. 28, 1932.
Fr. Randy Moreau, pastor of St. Margaret’s Catholic Church in Estherwood, will officiate for the ceremony.
Mr. Thibodeaux, the son of the late Ovey and Clodia LaBry Thibodeaux, was born and raised in southwest farming area of Acadia Parish. He was the fifth son of six children. His siblings were Carlson Thibodeaux, Colbert Thibodeaux, Hanson Thibodeaux, Alex Thibodeaux and Bertha Thibodeaux Stewart, all preceding him in death.
Mr. Thibodeaux was a resident of Midland. He was an active member for the Estherwood K.C. Council #4791, and chairman of the St. Margaret’s Church Grounds Building Committee. Having served the United States Air Force from 1952-1956, Mr. Thibodeaux was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, and later became a member of American Legion Post 15.
Returning home, Mr. Thibodeaux began a lifelong career as a rice farmer, which exceeded fifty years and grew to include his sons and two grandsons. His work in the rice industry included service on the Board of Directors for First South Production Credit Association, original board member of the Mermentau Port Harbor, Federal Land Bank Member, board member of American Rice Inc. out of Houston and a member of the Southwest Farm Service Co-op where he enjoyed breakfast and coffee with other members. Mr. Thibodeaux appreciated the performances at the Grand Opera House of the South.
Those who shared in family life with Mr. Thibodeaux included his wife of 64 years, Ethel Fontenot Thibodeaux; four sons, Randy Keith Thibodeaux and his wife Marlene of Crowley, and their children, Hollie and her husband Tyler Comeaux, Eric and his wife Cecilia, and Austin, Robert Dale Thibodeaux and his wife Joni of Midland, and their children, Ross and his wife Katie, Brandt, and Carli, Steven Paul Thibodeaux and his wife Gail of Morse and child Corey Stutes and his wife Emmie, and Ralph David Thibodeaux and his wife Patricia of Maurice and their children, Sydney and Brooks. Mr. Thibodeaux is also survived by nine great-grandchildren.
The family is requesting visiting hours be observed from 2 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and from 10:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday at Geesey-Ferguson Funeral Home of Crowley. A Rosary will be recited on Tuesday, at 6 p.m. by Fr. Randy Moreau. Interment will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley.
Pallbearers will be Ross Thibodeaux, Eric Thibodeaux, Austin Thibodeaux, Brooks Thibodeaux, Karlon Thibodeaux, and Willard Hanks. Honorary pallbearers will be Brandt Thibodeaux, Terrell Stewart, Rusty Stewart, Brad Thibodeaux, Courtney Dupuis, Paul Richard and all faithful farm employees of many years.
Condolences may be sent to the family by www.geesey-ferguson.com.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Geesey-Ferguson Funeral home of Crowley, 301 N. Ave. F, 337-783-3313.

As announced by Rayne Fire Chief Allen "Noochie" Credeur, Rayne residents are asked for their patience again as testing of fire hydrants around the city will be completed this weekend, causing discoloring of water for some residents.

Chief Credeur asks for the public's patience during this mandatory service.

 Lara Brooke Henderson of Iota was the honoree at a lovely afternoon bridal shower held on Sunday, Nov. 13, to celebrate her upcoming marriage to John Raymond Leonards of Crowley.
Henderson is daughter of Darrin and Carol Henderson of Iota. Her maternal grandparents are Dorlis Pippin and Russell LeBlanc of Crowley and the late Harvey Douglas Pippin. Her paternal grandparents are Ronald and Audrey Henderson of Iota.
Leonards is the son of Jerry and Karen Leonards of Roberts Cove. He is the grandson of Shelton Pousson of Egan and the late Betty Pousson and the late Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Leonards Sr.
Approximately 85 guests were in attendance at the event, which was held in the ballroom of the Grand Opera House in Crowley.
Tables at the historic venue, already filled with charm and classic beauty, featured floral centerpieces of fresh hydrangeas.
For her shower, the bride-elect selected a white lace dress and was presented with a white and pink alstroemeria corsage.
The mother of the bride-elect chose an eggplant-colored dress, while the mother of the prospective groom wore a navy, white and tan dress. Both mothers were presented corsages matching that of the bride-elect.
Hostesses for the event were Leigh Ann Robichaux, Paulette Moore, Melissa Dooley, Cheryl Short, Leah Conrad, Jody Henderson, Gretchen Savoy, Beth Trahan, Amanda Stratton, Cindy Abshire, Caitlin Bertrand, Pat Derbes, Courtney Francois, Dorlis Pippin, Darlene Latiola, Anne Savoy, Kaye Beasley, Annette Ritter, Mary Ann Lormand, Morgan Lebeouf, Charley Hebert, Shelley Prejean, Meredith Hebert, Barbara Pippin, Sheryl Venable, Velma Faul, Donna Spaetgens, Priscilla Leonards, Marietta Sikat, Stephanie Leonards and Audrey Henderson.
The bride-elect graduated from Iota High School in 2007 before attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and minors in psychology and chemistry in 2011, and the LSU School of Dentistry in New Orleans, where she earned a Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 2015. She went on to complete an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. She is currently employed as a general dentist at Acadiana Smiles in Crowley.
The prospective groom graduated from Notre Dame High School of Acadia Parish in 2007 before attending the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in animal science, and the LSU School of Veterinary Medicine in Baton Rouge, where he earned a Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2014. He is currently employed as a veterinarian at Northside Veterinary Hospital in Eunice.
The couple will be wed on Saturday, Dec. 10, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church in Crowley. Rev. Mikel Polson will officiate the 6:30 p.m. nuptial ceremony.
Following their wedding, the couple will reside in Crowley.