Patricia Guillory Stevens, 65, a loyal daughter, sister, aunt, niece and friend, departed this life on Sunday, Oct. 30. Patricia was born on Aug. 17, 1957, eldest child to Liness and Henrietta Guillory. She graduated from Washington Senior High in 1975. Patricia had a love for socializing and meeting new people. She used her gift throughout her career with Bellsouth in Lafayette, La., and as a dealer with Coushatta Casino in Kinder, La., and Golden Nugget in Lake Charles, La. “Pat” or “Patty” as she was often affectionately called by her closest loved ones, never met a stranger. Pat was the oldest of 8 siblings and met the challenge of being the oldest fearlessly. She was a leader, outspoken, and the family’s historian. Pat would pride herself in teaching the next generation about their ancestors and devoted much time into researching family history and documenting current events through photographs. Pat was an avid reader, writer, and novice chef for family and friends. She loved to prepare meals and bake for her family and loved ones, and share the meal together on a holiday or traditional Sunday Dinner. Pat’s presence would fill a room, and her absence leaves a space that will never again be filled in the hearts of the many who love her.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents, Liness Guillory and Henrietta Collins Guillory; her siblings, Ronald Guillory and Jacqueline Guillory LeBlanc, and beloved cousin Kristen Nicole Collins.
She leaves to celebrate her life and grieve her absence, her sister, Sharon Guillory Garrett of Lake Charles, La.; her brothers, Donald (Melanie) Guillory of Houston, Texas, Reginald Guillory of Everett, Wash., Gregory (Beatrice) Guillory of Los Angeles, Calif., Richard (Antoinia) Guillory of Washington, DC; her devoted aunt, Brenda Collins Prejean; godson, Ronald Guillory; nieces, Alyssa Guillory, Toni Guillory, Lauren Guillory, Leslie (Bernard) Guillory Jackson, Alexa Guillory Ditcharo, Terra Guillory; nephews, William Owens, Michael (Brandy) Guillory, Cameron Guillory; great-nieces, Alyce Guillory, Brooklynn Jackson, Madison Guillory; great-nephew, Michael Guillory IIl.; cherished cousins, Kobe Shepard and Suron Prejean; and sisters-in-love, Genora Lewis and Vivian Reed. Pat also leaves to remember her a multitude of much-loved aunts, uncles, cousins, coworkers and friends.
In lieu of sending flowers to the family, we encourage you to plant sunflowers in your own yard, in honor of Pat and to remember her often.
Visitation will be Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in Combre Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022, at 11 a.m. in Combre Funeral Home Chapel under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.
Words of comfort may be shared at www.combrefuneralhome.com.