In Loving Memory

Melba Anniboli

12/17/1925 — 12/31/2015

Clayton-Thompson

A Life Remembered

Obituary

Melba Anniboli December 17, 1925 - January 1, 2016

Melba Fae Anniboli, age 90, passed from our world on Saturday, January 1, 2016 at her home in Groves, Texas surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Camden, Texas December 17, 1925 the only child of Dora and Bergman Stringer. In 1942 Melba relocated to Port Arthur, Texas. The following year she would graduate from Thomas Jefferson High school. She attended Port Arthur Business College, and was employed by KCS Railway and Firestone Tire. On August 3, 1946 Melba married Jasper Anthony Anniboli Sr. and settled into the role of a devoted and caring housewife. Together they spent the next forty two years in love and marriage. Jasper preceded her in death in 1989. During her lifetime Melba nourished the people around her with faith and love. She enjoyed reading, cooking and spending time with friends. Melba was a member of St. Peter's The Apostle Catholic Church and attended daily worship there. In service to her faith and church she was a member of the alter society, and a minister of communion to the sick and homebound. Melba or "Maw Maw" was always quick to say her biggest blessings in life were her seven children.

Each of her children are left to honor her and remember her love. Jasper Jr. (Gail) Anniboli of Groves, David Anniboli of Groves, Gayle (Jimmy) Goodridge of Groves, Jane Anniboli of Houston, Linn (Johnny) Rutherford of Houston, Regina Anniboli of Houston, Jack (Robyn) Anniboli of Groves. She will also be remembered by her grandchildren Kristi Guilbeaux, Brent Goodridge, Christina Dewbre; Ashlinn and Blake Rutherford, Morgan Crider, Anthony Anniboli and David Jordan. Great Grandchildren; Kaid and Kollin Guilbeaux, Wessen and Walker Goodridge, Jacob Dewbre and Juliet Jordan. Remaining dear to her heart are sister in laws Rose Roccaforte, Betty Sheppard, Grace Neely, Yvette Anniboli and many nieces and nephews.

Our family would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Louise Norman and Ileana Bridges for such care, kindness, love and also offer our kindest regards to Johnny Garcia for being a true and faithful friend who has always been there. A special thank you to Moon and Tracy with Century Hospice.

Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 from 5 PM to 8 PM at Clayton Thompson Funeral with a Rosary to be prayed at 7:00 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, January 6, 2015 at St. Peter Catholic Church. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Serving as pallbearers will be David Jordan, Brent Goodridge, Blake Rutherford, Kaid and Kollin Guilbeaux and Johnny Garcia, honorary pallbearer, Anthony Anniboli.

Old Indian Prayer

When I am dead, cry for me a little

think of me sometimes, but not too much.

It is not good for you, or your wife, or your children

to dwell to long on the dead.

Think of me now and again, as I was in life

at some moment, that it is pleasant to recall,

but then not for long.

I am at peace and I shall give you too peace.

While you live, let your thoughts be mostly with the living.

Amen.

Messages of Love

From family and friends

Kathleen Dalby January 6, 2016

Go with God , ,!!very loving and giving lady love and faith !!

Nita Salmon January 5, 2016

I have no idea what you must be going through,I am at a loss for adequate words to express my sadness for all of you. I had the blessed opportunity of meting your mom and I know heaven just received a special angel. You all are a reflection of your mom in the way your treat people with respect and empathy. Not to mention the way you made me feel in your extended family. John 14: Jesus said to his disciples: Do not let your hearts be troubled. Believe in God, believe also in me. In my Fathers house there are many dwelling places. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself, so that where I am, there you may be also.

Patrick Malone January 5, 2016

I address this to the family and especially Jasper whom I have had the pleasure to share time. The loss of a parent is a devastating, life-changing event. My prayers are with you and your family.

Wayne Taylor January 4, 2016

R.I.P. Thomas Jefferson High School Graduate Class of May 1943. From the TJ Class of 1962.

Fran Lovelace January 4, 2016

I loved Ms. Anniboli. She always had a smile on her face, friendly, and fun. I will never forget her kindness to my family. This was a good lady and there is no doubt where she is, in heaven with the angels! She is not in pain and will suffer no more. God will bless her for all of her kind deeds and her faithfulness. I have high admiration for this lady. I will never forget her. She passed her kindness to her children who have huge hearts. Your mom had a good long life but it's never easy losing your mother. I am so sorry for your loss and may God bless all of you during this difficult time.

Kathy Dewbre January 4, 2016

God Bless each one of you during your loss. May God give your healing of the hurt during this time

Donna Mcinnis January 4, 2016

I have so many memories of this very special woman. She was very clear about who she was and what was important in her life. She made this Baptist daughter in law feel a part of this raucous Italian Catholic family. She made clothes for me. She made me Easter baskets. Her holiday dinners, the St. Josephs alter, her spaghetti and meatballs, her steadfast and unwavering faithso many sweet memories. She was ever kind and generous to me, even after I was no longer a part of the family. I can hear her contagious laugh in my head, and I can see those sparking eyes. I know she is at peace. God bless her and all she loved.

Stephanie (Scalco) Logerot January 4, 2016

Im sorry for your loss.

Floyd Broussard January 3, 2016

As a guest in her home, I had the awesome experience of watching the making of an Angel as Mrs. Anniboli went about being a loving mother to her children, wife to her husband, and daughter to her mother! She was an inspiration as I tried to become a man she would be proud of.

Mike Calhoun January 2, 2016

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.

Michael Hollomon January 2, 2016

May she be at peace after a life well lived

Sanford Suire January 2, 2016

feels like I lost a second mom..what a lady...

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