Janise Droddy LeBouef

Janise Droddy LeBouef, affectionately known as “Fatso” to those close to her, passed away on November 3, 2026, in Bridge City, Texas. She was born on August 9, 1957, in Groves, Texas, and resided in Bridge City, Texas.

Janise was a proud graduate of Port Neches-Groves High School and a dedicated Indian alumni. She furthered her education at Lamar University, earning double degrees. A passionate Texas Longhorn fan, orange was her favorite color. Janise dedicated over 40 years of her life to nursing, serving and caring for her patients, whom she loved dearly. She was particularly passionate about caring for veterans, she was very giving and caring to her patients, family and friends alike. Janise’s family was everything to her, and she devoted her life to their care. She was also very active in Bull Terrier rescue, a cause dear to her heart. She was known for being very straightforward and opinionated and truly one of a kind.

Janise is survived by her husband of 30 years, Danny LeBouef; her beloved fur baby, Diva; daughter, Mallory LeBouef Savell and husband, Lance; son, Evan LeBouef and wife, Eve Dao; grandchildren, Ella Grace, Mae Isla, and Fordy Banks; sister, Jacqueline Droddy Cross; many nieces and nephews including Georgette M. South and children, Doicus, Carson, and Madison Langley; Terri Freeland McKee and husband, Bill and children, Justin and Ashlyn Freeland; Tammy Freeland Glawson and husband, Tyron and children, Caitlyn and Trevor Glawson; Bryan Droddy and wife, Renee and children, Kaylene, Brooklyn, and Ella Droddy; Kayla Norman and husband, Josh; and lifelong friends, Tammy and Tracy Domingue.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Oswald Droddy and Ester Ellen Droddy; siblings, Jennifer Darlene “Ana” Swartzbaugh, James Richard Droddy, Sr., and Julie Lynn Martinez; and her beloved fur babies, Spring, Dixie, Rebel, and Sassy.

Cremation services are under the direction of Melancon Levingston Funeral Home in Groves.