Lydia Ann Guillory-Lee was born on Nov. 8, 1956 in Lake Charles, La. to Marie Armelda Jean and Joseph Bruce Guillory. She lived to be 66 years old and passed away on June 10, 2023 with her beloved children, Alex and Sydney, by her side. She had been anointed earlier that day before God welcomed her into the eternal peace of Heaven.

She grew up within the Sacred Heart Congregation along with her parents and siblings and later attended Our Lady Queen of Heaven Church after moving across town with her husband and children. She received her last rights and was anointed in her home 12 hours before she passed.

Lydia was a Louisiana native her whole life, growing up as the adored baby in the family. She lived on Belden Street in Lake Charles with her parents, older sister, and two older brothers.

She attended Lake Charles High, where she competed with the debate team. She went on to complete college at McNeese State University before being accepted into LSU’s Law School.

During her college years, she cared for both of her ill parents and suffered the horror of her brother’s untimely death, which drove her passion to fight for justice. After receiving her Juris Doctorate, she returned to Lake Charles and served as Assistant District Attorney, Felony Prosecutor, Assistant City Attorney, the first African-American City Attorney, the Traffic Court Magistrate of Iowa, and she ultimately achieved her dream of opening her own private practice, where she practiced family law. On Law Day, May 5, 2019, The Southwest Louisiana Bar Association recognized Lydia as the recipient of the Louis Martinet Society’s Charles Hamilton Houston Service Award. Through her service to the community of Lake Charles, Lydia touched many lives and helped many people. She was honest and often worked pro-bono because it was the right thing to do. She was  relentless in her fight for equality and justice.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 13, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Combre Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service will be Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at 10 a.m. in Sacred heart Catholic Church under the direction of Combre Funeral Home.

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