Patricia Guillory Stevens, 65, a loyal daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend, departed this life on Sunday, October 30th.  Patricia was born on August 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 & 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, TX, 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 II; cherished cousins Kobe Shepard & 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.

"It broke our hearts to lose you, but you never went alone, for part of us went with you, the day God took you home."

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.