Minnie Thedford

Minnie Young Thedford, age 78, passed away on Monday, Dec. 29, 2014 in Baton Rouge, La. She was a native of Edna and lived most of her life in Lolita.  She was born on Jan. 8, 1937 to Ted and Nora Young of Edna. She married Darrell Bryant Thedford in March of 1962. She was a graduate of Edna High School and The Victoria College. She spent many years working in the oil and gas industry and volunteering at her church. She was a very devoted wife and loving mother and grandmother. She dearly loved all of her former co- workers, friends, church members, and her monthly bridge club ladies. As of late, she loved all of her caregivers and enjoyed dearly the brightness they brought into her life each day.
    She is survived by her son, Bryant Thedford  and wife Deanna of Seabrook; daughter, Rhonda Thedford Soileau and husband Carl of Baton Rouge, La.; grandchildren, Charles Bryant Soileau and Claire Susanne Soileau.
    She is preceded in death by her parents, T. J. and Nora Young; husband, Darrell Thedford; and sister Mary Lea Mueller.
    Visitation will be Friday, Jan. 2, from noon to 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church in Lolita. Funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. at First Baptist Church, Lolita followed by burial at Red Bluff Cemetery. Rev. Gary Thedford will be officiating.
    Pallbearers will be Pierce Thedford, Curtis Thedford, Charlie Thedford, Pierce Thedford, Jr., Charles Bryant Soileau, and Carl Soileau.
    In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, Lolita, Texas or to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America. 
    Arrangements are under the direction of Oaklawn Funeral Home in Edna, Texas. www.oaklawnfhednatx.com