Iva Meche Thibodeaux

New Iberia – Arrangements are pending for Iva Meche Thibodeaux, 94, who passed away peacefully at Maison Teche Nursing Home on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

Iva Meche Thibodeaux was born in Acadia Parish on November 10, 1931, to the late Emar and Emily Bearb Meche. She worked as a teacher for SMILE Headstart for many years, and she was member of Lydia Methodist Church.

Mrs. Iva was an excellent cook and loved to feed everybody. It warmed her heart to have all of her family around the dinner table, especially for hamburgers on Saturdays and gumbo on Sundays.

She enjoyed playing Pokeno, but the thing she cherished most was time spent with her family. Her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren were her greatest blessings. She will be deeply missed.

Mrs. Thibodeaux is survived by children, Ricky Thibodeaux (Lana), Lynette Dancause, and Shari Tarbutton, all of New Iberia; grandchildren, Reggie Thibodeaux (Stacy), Kelle Thibodeaux (Jeremy Crochet), Shanie Dancause Fouquier (William), Tyler Tarbutton (Lauren), Alix Dancause, and Trent Tarbutton (Emily); great-grandchildren, Kaelyn Delgado, Gavin Tassin, Abby Gullett, Malloree Tassin, Emerie Tarbutton, Tanner Tarbutton, Ellie Fouquier, and Taylor Tarbutton; and six great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, Dudley D. Thibodeaux; son-in-law, Charles “Chuck” Dancause; and siblings, Helen Rivet, Leward Meche, and Irby Meche.

Pallbearers will be Tyler Tarbutton, Trent Tarbutton, Reggie Thibodeaux, Gavin Tassin, Jeremy Crochet, and Ricky Thibodeaux.

Mrs. Iva will remain in our hearts forever. May she rest in peace.

Pellerin Funeral Home, 502 Jefferson Terrace Blvd., New Iberia, LA 70560 (337-365-3331).