Mrs Della Mae Kibodeaux's Obituary
Della Mae Kibodeaux, 82, a native Houstonian, was born January 8, 1926 to Robert James Scott and Edna Earl (Cravey) Scott. She died November 18, 2008 after a short and courageous battle with lung cancer. She grew up on the northside of Houston and graduated from Jefferson Davis High School in 1943. She is preceded in death by the late Bill Cypert, father of Linda Johnson and Donna Joe Silvertooth. Also, late husband, Russell Kibodeaux , father of Debi Trahan, Lonnie Kibodeaux, Vicki Kibodeaux, Michael Kibodeaux, Stephanie Morales, and the late Angie Kibodeaux; brother, Robert Scott, husband of Virginia Scott, also preceded her in death. Della Kibodeaux is survived by 9 grandchildren and fortunate to have had great grandchildren as well. Also survived by her nephew Robert Scott. Mother had a sense of calmness that made her the perfect person to talk to about all things difficult in life. It was her great sense of humor and joy for life that made her a pleasure to be around. Mother enjoyed traveling and being with those she loved. Her motto was "Have bags, will travel". She had a great capacity to love and care for many people, Clara Lollar, her girlfriend and too many others to mention. The family would like to give thanks to all the doctors and nurses who took such great care of our mother. The family will receive friends Friday, November 21st 2008 from 1-3 PM at SouthPark Funeral Home in Pearland, Texas with the Funeral service beginning at 3:00 PM. To leave words of comfort for the family visit www.southparkfunerals.com.
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