Bunice "Ms. Tibby" Thibodeaux

San Antonio, TX Bunice Thibodeaux passed away on January 9, 2014 at Freedom House Air Force Village II, in San Antonio, TX, where she had been a resident since February 2005. Ms. Tibby, as she was affectionately known, was a proud Cajun, born in Cecilia, Louisiana. After graduating from local schools, she moved to Breaux Bridge, LA and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 1951. In November 1956 she was chosen from numerous applicants to attend the Naval Nurse Corps Officer Education Program where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Ms. Tibby had a twenty-one year military career and received many commendations of excellence from her superiors. She retired as a Lt. Commander in 1972 while serving as the Charge Nurse of the Surgical Unit at the Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA. Some of her assignments during her years of service included instructor at the Naval Hospital, San Diego, CA, and supervisor of several surgical nurse teams in Korea and Vietnam. She was a lifetime member of the Military Officer Association of America (MOAA) and the Fleet Reserve Association (FRA). After retirement from the Navy, Tibby became a resident of Pipe Creek and attended St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in Bandera. She is survived by one cousin, Ruby Josey, of Breaux Bridge, LA. Tibby considered her neighbors and care givers as special friends and will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. Per Tibbys request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the American Cancer Society or charity of choice. A rosary will be held at 7 pm on Monday, January 20, 2014 at Grimes Funeral Chapels. A graveside service is scheduled at the Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery at 1 pm on Tuesday, January 21, 2014. Grimes Funeral Chapels (www.grimesfuneralchapels.com) is in charge of arrangements.