Mrs. Mae Guillory, 83, of Beaumont, Texas passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas.

The Celebration Services for Mrs. Guillory will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2022 at Douglas Memorial Christian Methodist Episcopal Church (1370 Ewing Street - Beaumont, Texas 77701) with burial to follow at Campground Cemetery in Jasper, Texas under the directions of Mercy Funeral Home.  Public viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 from 12:00 Noon until 5:00 p.m. at Mercy Funeral Home chapel and on Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the church. With the practice of Social distancing and Facial Masks required.

The Life of

Mrs. Mae Helen Hadnot Guillory

Mae Helen Hadnot Guillory, 83 peacefully transitioned to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at Harbor Hospice in Beaumont, Texas. She was the 3rd of 11 children born to Jack Hadnot and Myrtle Shelby-Hadnot. She was raised and nurtured in the admonition of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at an early age, at Armstrong Memorial C.M.E. Church, Jasper. Texas, until she relocated to Beaumont. She united with Douglas Memorial C.M.E. Church, where she became a faithful servant. She was passionate about God's work and served in many capacities. She could be found in the house of the Lord as a Stewardess, door keeper (usher), reader for her Sunday school class, Bible study attendee, Vacation Bible School, Coordinator of Family and Friends Day, Missionary Society, Lay Council, Culinary ministry and any where else she was needed on God's battlefield. She was a great woman of prayer.

She was a 1957 graduate of Rowe High School, Jasper Texas. Upon graduation she moved to Beaumont. She was employed by Baptist Hospital, Beaumont, where she served as Manger of the Laundry Department. She worked for a period of 55 years. She was a dedicated hard worker, holding a full and part time job most of her adult life. Teaching her children great work ethics.

Her excellent cooking and baking skills brought many families and friends to her table, never turning anyone away. She was an avid sports fan and could debate with the best of the best when it came to football, basketball, baseball, tennis, golf, swimming and most any other sport. She was a tried-and-true Dallas Cowboy Fan, in and out of season. She was well versed and knowledgeable about local and world news, politics or any subject one may have wanted to discuss. She loved her family. Although she wasn't the oldest in her family, she assumed the role of peacekeeper, holding her family together. She enjoyed every opportunity available to gather her family together.

She met and married the love of her life Willard Guillory Sr. To this union 4 children were born and one bonus daughter.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Hadnot and Myrtle Shelby-Hadnot; brother, Thomas Edward Hadnot; sisters, Mary Francis Hadnot-Bronson, Cammie Lucille Hadnot-Stanley, Bobbye Joyce Hadnot-Scott, Patsy Sue Hadnot-Hadnot, Betty Rose Hadnot-Fontenot; chosen brother, Reverend David L. Robinson, Sr.

Forever memories will be etched in the hearts of her children; Cheryl Lynn Guillory, Twana Gail Guillory-Stewart, Pamela Gwen Guillory-Brown (Cedric) Willard Guillory Jr. Toni Bell, Niece/Daughter; Gwendolyn Scott Dalcour, Nephew/Son; Marshall Scott III. Chosen daughter ZaZa Mazurkiewicz; grandchildren, Joshua John-Adrian Frank, Whitney Elise Guillory-Herring (Joshua), Deon Gerard Brown, Christopher Thomas Mouton, Naelah Nicole Stewart-Villery, Lauren Hailey Guillory, Sydney Brianna Guillory, LaKisha Washington; chosen grandchildren Jalyn Piper, India Piper; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; brothers, George Ray Hadnot, Henry Lee Hadnot and Fred Allen Hadnot (Lynda); sister, Marie Hadnot- Debine; brother-in-law, George Standley, Jr.; play sister, Betty Faye Duplantier; Godchildren, Cantina Standley-Wilson, Tomi Hadnot; and a host of nieces, nephews, friends, and sisters and brothers of the church. Lifelong friend, Eddie Lee Westbrook; Near and dear to her heart, Cheryl Black-Fitzpatrick, Mayor Robin Donatta Mouton, Former Mayor David Moore, Bonnie Patterson, Jr. (flower man), Ramona and Herbert Lee.