Rachel Louise Guillory

1926 - 2012

Rachel Louise Guillory obituary, 1926-2012

BORN

1926

DIED

2012

FUNERAL HOME

J. E. Hixson & Sons

3001 Ryan Street

Lake Charles, Louisiana

Rachel Guillory Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Dec. 31, 2012.

Rachel Louise Hosch Guillory of Westlake, LA completed her journey in this life on December 29, 2012 with her family by her side. She was born in Athens, TX on January 3, 1926 to Reverend Lonnie James and Katilee Vernon Hosch. She married Reverend Daniel Timothy Guillory from Oberlin, LA, October 10, 1945.
Louise Guillory was a pastor's wife, school teacher, precious mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her family. As a young lady she excelled in her studies and went on to complete her Bachelors Degree at McNeese State University and Masters Degree at Stephen F. Austin University and North Texas State University. She obtained degrees in both, English and Business. She excelled in all courses and maintained high academic status while serving her church in a pastor's wife capacity. In most of the towns where they pastored she taught in public education. She taught at LaGrange High School, Westlake High School, Panola Jr. College, Mansfield Jr. High School and Logansport High School. After retiring from DeSota Parish School Board she took principalship of the Capitol City Christian School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
She and her husband pastored United Pentecostal Churches in Ft. Smith, Arkansas; Hillsboro, Texas; Westlake, Louisiana; Carthage, Texas; Logansport, Louisiana; and Oberlin, Louisiana where they retired from active ministry. She served with her husband as Historian for Louisiana District Museum and Archives for the United Pentecostal Church.
Those left to cherish her memory are her two daughters, Rachel Morrison and husband, Allen, of Moss Bluff, LA and Gloria Rasco, of Moss Bluff, LA; grandchildren; Lisa Morrison Smith and husband Ken of Perth, Australia; Tony Morrison and wife, Dana of Beaumont, TX; Holly Rasco Pitts and husband, Carey of Shreveport, LA and York Rasco of Dallas, TX; great-grandchildren, Victoria and Grant Smith, Caleb, Hunter and Katy Morrison, Kelton, Kedric, Kalyn, Greyson and Ethan Pitts; sisters, Martha Myre, Mary Russell, Becky and husband, Rev. Gary Sylvester; brother, T.W. Hosch and wife, Carol; and many other family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Reverend L. J. and Katilee Hosch; husband, Rev. D.T. Guillory; son-in-law, Rev. Steve Rasco; sister, Naomi Caldwell and brother, Rev. James Hosch.
Visitation will be at Hixson Funeral Home in Lake Charles Wednesday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will resume Thursday from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Apostolic Temple in Lake Charles, LA. Her funeral service will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday at Apostolic Temple, 2711 W. Prien Lake Rd. in Lake Charles. Rev. Rick Treece will officiate along with Rev Kevin Cox, Rev. Robert Myre and Rev. Tony Morrison .Interment will follow at Magnolia Cemetery in Westlake, LA.
Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons.
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January 4, 2013

Linda Coley

Gloria and Rachel,I know your hearts are grieving of your loss. Mother and I wish we could have come to be with all of the Family during your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.We all have such a Loving and Wonderfull Family. Love and Prayers, Mittie Hosch Phoenix Linda Phoenix Coley Houston, Texas

January 3, 2013

Juaneil Strickland

Thoughts and prayers are with the family. How blessed you are to have good memories of godly parents.

January 3, 2013

RODNEY BANKENS

I called her Sister Guillory as she was my pastors wife for almost 16 years. I also had her in one business class at Westlake High school my senior year. Over the years I have seen her on numerous occasions and she has always been the kindest lady to me. I had the privelege of preaching a revival in Oberlin, Louisiana when I traveled as an evangelist and she was a great hostess. I a better man today, because she was a part of my life for so many years. Sister Guillory I count it a privilege to simply have had you as a teacher and leader in my life. Until we meet again, Rod Bankens

January 3, 2013

Sharon Gillis

Gloria and Rachel, I know your hearts are hurting, but what an inheritance you and your children have. She was one of the most caring, warm Christian ladies I have ever known! She loved everyone unconditionally. My prayers are with you today - so sorry I was not able to be there with you. Love you both very much, Sharon.

January 2, 2013

Charleen Lewis-McFarland

Heaven has gained an Angel and the world has lost a Princess. I was blessed to have Brother and Sister Guillory as Pastor and First Lady, in my christian life. My prayers are with the family.

January 2, 2013

Charles Isdale

I remember sister Guillory fondly. She was my pastor's wife. I have seen her and visited with her over the years. She was a lady with class.

January 1, 2013

Dave Lowe

Mrs. Guillory was one of my all-time favorite teachers (Mansfield Elementary, 1969-70?) despite the fact that she sat and drank her ice cold Dr. Pepper in front of us on hot, hot days. ;) A lovely lady!

January 1, 2013

lina prudhomme

So sorry for your loss.Lina Muse Prudhomme.

December 31, 2012

Rose Fontenot

SHE WAS A LOVEING MOTHER,AND LOVEING FRIEND TO SO MANY PEOPLE.

December 31, 2012

Betty Forbes Murphy and Doris Forbes Strong

Prayers for a peaceful tomorrow and the days to come for all of you. Louise will be missed.

December 31, 2012

Glenn & Beverly Clark

Aunt Louise was a favorite Aunt to me and our family. We cherish the great memories of her happy ways and laughter... She always enjoyed our stories and was a perfect example of a Christian lady who loved God and people. Glenn and Beverly Clark

December 31, 2012

Sharon Odom Windham

She was my English reacher at Logansport La remember she always had her hair in
a French twist she was a very sweet lady prayers for the family at this time

December 31, 2012

leslie jones arbuckle

sorry for your lost mrs. guillory taught me english 1-4 at logansport high school.

December 31, 2012

Donny Campbell

So blessed to have been taught English by Mrs. Guillory at Logansport High School in the mid-1970's. She was an amazing person who deeply cared for all she encountered. My deepest sympathy to her family.

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