Florina Guillory

MAMOU – A Memorial Mass will be held for Florina T. Guillory at 12:00 PM on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Mamou.  Father Bala Rayapati will be the celebrant of the mass. Entombment will follow in New St. Ann’s Mausoleum.

Florina T. Guillory was born on April 13, 1945, in Mamou, LA to the parents of the late Abraham Thomas and Violet Celestine Thomas.  She passed away peacefully on April 10, 2022, surrounded by her loving family.

Florina attended Joseph Celestine High School.  She was a former employee of Savoy Medical Center for 30 plus years.  After she retired from Savoy Medical Center she volunteered with hospice for several years.  Florina was married to the late Paul T. Guillory for 45 years.  She became a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church where she served as a choir member, member of the prayer line and adorer at the adoration chapel, she was also a member of the Knights of Columbus ladies auxiliary.  Her most enjoyable times were spent with her family.

Florina leaves to cherish her memories her two sons, Nick Guillory (Quanda) of Houston, TX and Christopher Guillory (Desirae) of Mamou; sisters, Jane Thomas of Mamou and Geneva Woods of Baytown, TX; brother, Jimmie Thomas of Mamou; sister-in-law, Sharon Robinson (Junius); brother-in-law, Augustine Guillory, Jr. all of Opelousas; and grandchildren, Kaylyn, Alyssa, Terrance, Jordan, Devon, Aubri, Christopher Jr., and Mathew; four great grandchildren; two god-daughters, Druscilla Jason and Mia Terry; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul T. Guillory; parents, Abraham and Violet Thomas; her in-laws, Augustine Sr. and Mary Lee Guillory; sister-in-law, Beatrice Hilda Thomas; four brothers in law, Charlie Woods, John “Low Rider” Guillory, Peter Guillory, Sr., and Charles Guillory; and one god-daughter, Irish “Denia” Thomas.

Visitation will be held at Ardoin’s Funeral Home of Mamou on Saturday, April 23, 2022, from 9:00 AM until service time.

Family and friends may leave condolences for the family at www.ardoinfuneralhomes.com.

Ardoin’s Funeral Home in Mamou is in charge of arrangements.