Freda Gallagher Thibodeaux

Cecilia – A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church for Freda Gallagher Thibodeaux, who passed away peacefully in her home amid her family on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at 82 years of life.

Visiting hours were observed at the funeral home in Cecilia from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Sunday and continues on Monday from 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. 

A rosary was prayed at 6 p.m. on Sunday by Horace Calais.

Rev. Gregory Cormier officiated at the Mass of Christian Burial, assisted by Deacon Ken Soignier. Interment followed at St. Joseph Cemetery in Cecilia.

A native of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana, and a lifelong resident of Breaux Bridge and Poche Bridge, Lousiana. Freda was a lifelong sports fan of the Cecilia High School Bulldogs, the University of Louisiana Ragin Cajuns and the LSU Fighting Tigers. She loved gardening and was an extraordinary Cajun cook and baker of renown. No one could pass up her gumbo, etouffee, cabbage rolls, syrup cake or banana bread. Freda could prepare any animal presented to her in a manner fit for a king. 

She was a loving wife, sister, aunt, great-aunt, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 

She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Norris Thibodeaux; son, Travles “TJ” Joseph Thibodeaux (Brunella); daughter, Tina Marie Thibodeaux Wyble; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren (a ninth on the way); brothers, Francis “Boy” Gallagher and Alfred Gallagher (Melba); and sisters, Bobbie G. Granger and Aline G. Hesterly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Francis and Laura Bergeron Gallagher; brother, Jimmy Gallagher; and sister, Lena G. Martin. 

Pallbearers were Clyde “CJ” Wyble, Zach Wyble, Dallas Granger, Jody Johnson, LeRoy Louviere and Wayne Aucoin.

Honorary pallbearer was Jayce Wyble.

Pellerin Funeral Home of Cecilia was in charge of arrangements.

To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to  www.pellerinfuneralhome.com.

(Pd.Adv.)