Bessie Jenel Thibodeaux Obituary

Bessie Jenel Thibodeaux (Lake Charles, Louisiana) passed away on October 17, 2026. Bessie, born on March 26, 1937, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Bessie Jenel Thibodeaux or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Verna Addison and Jesse "Jay" James White; her husband Lionel Valsin Thibodeaux; her sisters, Beverly White and Barbara White Salvo; and her daughter-in-law Patti Thibodeaux.

She is survived by: her children, Leland Thibodeaux (Shelia), Jennifer Pettis, Phyllis Thibodeaux, Calvin Thibodeaux (Kecisa) and Troy Thibodeaux; her grandchildren, Michael, Sara, Justin, Crystal, Aaron, Jacob, Beth, Kourtni and Bethany; her great grandchildren, Keaton, Hannah, Breanna, Zachery, Jessica, Adalyn, Ashton, Jeb, Cooper, Gray and Stone; and her brothers, James "Jimmy" White and Loran White.

Viewing will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 10:00 AM to 1:30 PM at the Johnson Funeral Home (4321 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA 70605). A rosary will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:15 PM at the same location. A Mass will be held on Friday, October 23rd 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church (5495 Elliott Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605).