Martha Ann Quibodeaux

Martha Ann Bogan Quibodeaux, 83, passed away peacefully in New Braunfels, Texas, with her granddaughter, Courtney, by her side.

Born on September 24, 1942, in Beaumont, Texas, to Edgar Leach Bogan. Martha graduated high school in China, Texas, in 1960 and married Gilbert Quibodeaux on September 30, 1960, in Beaumont, Texas.

At just 18 months old, Martha was taken in by her grandparents, who lived in China, Texas, where she was lovingly raised. Her aunts also lived in the same home and helped care for her during those early years. One of them, Lucile Bogan, who never married, took Martha under her wing and became her devoted surrogate mother, a bond that shaped much of the love and resilience Martha carried throughout her life.

Martha was preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Quibodeaux; her son, Marlon Quibodeaux; and her daughter, Denise Quibodeaux Hoffpauir.

Martha lived a full life surrounded by faith, friendship, and family. She and Gilbert spent a lot of their "retired" years traveling. Martha would map out the itinerary and Gilbert was happy to be along for the ride. About a decade ago, you could often find her shopping with friends or going antiquing, always on the lookout for a good find. She was also known for her love of dining out and never held back her opinions about the food. Martha liked to think of herself as a bit of a food critic, and her friends loved hearing her take on a meal. In fact, many of them would ask her for restaurant recommendations, even when traveling out of state, knowing she'd have a few strong opinions ready to share.

A funny fact about Martha and her love for food was her deep dislike of nutmeg. She could smell it and taste it from a mile away. Whether it was in a dessert or a main dish where no one would expect it, she would still ask the server, "There's no nutmeg in this, right?" Her family often teased her for her sixth sense to detect it. A couple of her granddaughters even joked about getting tattoos of a nutmeg plant with "Gammy" inscribed above it as a playful taunt and tribute to her unforgettable quirk.

When people asked if Martha ever worked, she would smile and say that her biggest job, and greatest joy, was raising her three children. She was a devoted mother, faithfully driving from Sour Lake to Beaumont several times a week for ballet, tap, and jazz classes for her two oldest children.

Martha also worked alongside her husband, Gilbert, in their home-building business, Kingston Homes, where she contributed her keen eye for design and attention to detail. She often joked that she worked as Gilbert's "gopher"-go for this, go for that. The family had a running joke: when Gilbert needed Martha to pick something up, his way of asking was, "When you're out today, are you going to be by Spindletop Electric?" It was a supply company far across town that no one would just "happen" to pass by.

She and Gilbert were longtime members of Cathedral in the Pines Church in Beaumont, where they made sure their children were raised with a strong Christian foundation. Martha was active in the Women's Ministry, Joy Community Bible Study, and the Prime Timers group (for members 50 and over), traveling to one another's homes for games and potlucks.

She remained connected throughout her life to her roots in the China and Fannett communities, helping organize school reunions and keeping in touch with classmates through letters and, later, email.

After she and Gilbert moved to the Hill Country in the mid-1990s, they found another wonderful church home at Tree of Life Church. As before, they became deeply involved with a Bible study fellowship group called the Caleb Generation. They enjoyed doing life together with their friends there. Wanting to meet even more people in the Wimberley area, Martha and Gilbert joined the New Neighbors group and quickly made friends through the Dinner Club, rotating houses to share meals with one another. Martha also joined the Stitchery Club (where, as her friend Signe fondly noted, she "didn't stitch a thing"), played Bunco with friends, and enjoyed day trips around the Hill Country.

Several years after moving to Wimberley, their 13-year-old granddaughter, Courtney, came to live with them. They became her legal guardians, and once again, Martha stepped up to the plate, guiding Courtney through high school and supporting her as she pursued nursing school thereafter. In a beautiful turn of life's circle, after Courtney married and started a family, she became Martha's devoted caregiver as she aged. She never wavered in her love, devotion, or care for her Gammy. Martha was truly blessed to have her by her side, even through her very last breath.

Martha is survived by her son, Royce Quibodeaux of Austin, Texas; daughter-in-law, Tiffany Harrison Quibodeaux of San Marcos, Texas; granddaughter, Courtney Cook Heiman and her husband, Justin Heiman; and great-grandchildren, Breck, Paisley, and River Heiman of New Braunfels, Texas; grandson, Tyler Quibodeaux of San Marcos, Texas; granddaughter, Autumn Quibodeaux Garrett and her husband, Clifton Garrett, and great-grandchildren, Rayne, Everest, and Josiah Garrett of San Marcos, Texas; and granddaughter, Danielle Cook of Houston, Texas. She also leaves behind several longtime friends who were like family, including J.W. and Linda Tinkle of Beaumont, Texas, along with many others whose lives she touched over the years.

Martha will be remembered for her unwavering love for Jesus and her family, her sometimes stubborn but determined spirit, and her joy in life's simple pleasures: westerns, rodeos, gospel music, good food, and time spent with loved ones. She adored her grandkids and great grandchildren. Her faith guided her, her heart inspired others, and her legacy will continue to shine through the many lives she touched.

Memorial contributions may be made to Turning Point USA, 4940 East Beverly Road, Phoenix, Arizona 85044.

A gathering of Mrs. Quibodeaux's family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at Broussard's, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A celebration of her life will be 10:00 a.m., Thursday, November 6, 2025, at Broussard's, with interment to follow at China Cemetery, China.