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Shirley Guedry Obituary

Shirley G. Guedry (nee Shirley Mae Guillot) was born on November 30, 1922 in Paincourtville, La. and died Friday, June 14, 2013 at age 90 1/2. She was a long time resident of Napoleonville, La. She was the third child of Paul E. Guillot Sr. and Sybil Triche. She married Leonard Guedry Sr. of Napoleonville on May 17, 1944. Shirley and Leonard had six children: Keith, Karen, Leonard Jr. "Len", Paul, Neil, and Robin, who is deceased. Visitation will be at St. Anne Church, Napoleonville, on Monday June 17, from 9:00 a.m. until mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial will be in St. Anne Cemetery. Shirley attended St. Elizabeth Convent in Paincourtville and graduated from St. Vincent Institute (now Ascension Catholic High School) in Donaldsonville, La. She worked as a secretary for Sugar Bowl Gas Company for a few years before her marriage to Leonard Guedry and subsequent move to Daytona Beach, Fla. Upon her return to Napoleonville with her husband and young son she became a devoted wife and mother. Although she worked as a secretary for Leonard's insurance business, her main focus was caring for her family. Over the years, her hobbies were her Catholic religion, sewing, cooking, and caring for her families and others. She was a member of many local organizations throughout her life. Shirley was a devout Catholic woman. She attended mass almost daily, prayed for everybody, and prayed the rosary every day of the week. She was heavily involved in the local religious education organization and taught catechism to the first communion class of St. Anne Church for over 30 years. Shirley is survived by her five children: a daughter, Karen Guedry, of Gonzales; four sons, Keith and his wife Linda, of Napoleonville; Leonard Jr. (Len), of Napoleonville; Paul and his wife Janice, of Napoleonville; and Neil and his wife Marsha, of Denham Springs. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Keith II (Kicka) and Michelle Guedry, of Brusly; Robyn (Guedry) and Pat Theriot, of Gonzales; Gerry Guedry and Shelley Hooper, of Gonzales; Corey Guedry, of Pineville; Jamie Guedry of Napoleonville; Dr. Kelly Guedry, of New Orleans; Heather (Guedry) and Jason Thibodaux, of Napoleonville; and Mitchell Guedry and Kristopher Guedry, of Denham Springs. Also surviving Shirley are nine great grandchildren; Rebecca and Keith III (KaCee) Guedry, of Brusly; Tyler and Patrick Theriot of Gonzales; Emily and Ashley Guedry, of Pineville; and Ella, Amelia, and Addison Thibodaux, of Napoleonville. Her only remaining sibling, Allen Guillot, and his spouse Barbara, of Gonzales, also survive Shirley. She was preceded in death by: Leonard, her husband of 64 years; her youngest child, Robin Ann Guedry; a grand daughter, Leslie Elaine Guedry; her parents, Paul and Sybil Guillot; and three siblings, Kathlyn Rae Dolese, Gerald Guillot, and Paul Guillot. Landry Funeral Home Inc., Thibodaux, is in charge of arrangements.

Published by The Advocate from Jun. 15 to Jun. 17, 2013.
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Ms. Shirley was full of life and love for her family and all those she who she meet. She was always interested and concerned about others. I loved her as one of the neighborhood Moms-we were so blessed to have Ms. Shirley in our lives. Now she enjoys her reward in heaven!!

Sue Aysenne

June 18, 2013

My sympathy and prayers to the Guedry Family!

Darlene Landry

June 18, 2013

Will always remember Ms Shirley's angel food cakes brought to the bank and my home when I had my babies. She was a dear and sweetheart of a woman. You have my sympathies, but now she is with Mr Leonard, Robin and Leslie in heaven looking down on us.

Laurie Bergeron

June 18, 2013

Sending my sincere condolences to the entire Guedry family...

Kathy Boudreaux Gaudet

June 17, 2013

Our condolences to the Guedry family. She touched so many young lives in Napoleonville. She was loved by every one of the kids she taught and will be missed dearly.

Sally (Adolph) Prescott

June 17, 2013

The Guedry Family,
Our deepest sympathy to all of the Guedry Families. Mrs. Shirley was indeed a wonderful lady full of God's love. We have lots of memories of your mom. I can remember all our get togethers the fun we had and her famous angel food cake. She will indeed be missed but she's with Mr. Leonard again in God's Heavenly Home. God Bless You All.

Greg & Mona Laird Miller

June 17, 2013

To the Guidry Family - my deepest sympathy to your family. She was a connerstone of Napoleonville and one of the sweetest ladies I knew. Keeping you in my prayers.

Nell Ledet

June 16, 2013

RIP Miss Shirley, I had my first insurance with you and you were always such a nice lady!!!

Rick Adams

June 16, 2013

The Guedry Family,

So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I have so many fond memories of Ms. Shirley from when I was younger.

Susan Boudreaux Hooper

June 16, 2013

Paul sorry to hear of the lost of your mother we will her and your family in our prayers ba-ba & cheryl kliebert

June 16, 2013

To all of the Guedry family I extend my deepest sympathy. I remember your mom's smile and her laughter. She would always brighten up a room. She was such a caring person who gave of her time for others. I know that my mother will miss her dear friend. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Kathleen Newchurch Mika

June 16, 2013

Sorry for you'll lost

Michael Lasseigne

June 15, 2013

Paul, Keith, Karen, Len & Neil, our deepest sympathy for your loss. Your Mom was such a special person to so us. So many were blessed to get a homemade Angel Food cake personally delivered with a smile and words of encouragement at some point in our lives. She loved and was loved by all. She will be missed. A woman of geat faith returns to God and Heaven rejoices.

Gene & Sharon Oncale

June 15, 2013

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