Bettye Gyle Guillory
August 23, 1912 - April 30, 2012
Obituary
Bettye Gyle (Sudduth) Guillory, 99 passed on Monday. She was born to the late Charles and Dora Sudduth on August 23, 1912 in Topeka, KS; she was one of nine children. Bettye was a graduate of The Madam CJ Walker School of Beauty in 1946 and was the first African American woman appointed to the Washington State Board of Cosmetology Examiners.
Bettye has been a member of Northwest Church in Federal Way, WA where she lived since 1982. In her younger years she was very active in the church where she taught four and five year olds.
Bettye is survived by her three children; Nesbia Lopes, John Guillory and Paquita Guillory-Wheeler. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that contributions be made to the Bettye Guillory.
We were sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing.
We can still recall those happier days…judging the “Pups in the Park” at Kloshe Illahee and Bettye’s constant smile…
John and Vickey and family our thoughts and prayers are with you.
To all of the loved ones of Bettye Guillory, we are so sorry to learn of her passing.
Always remember, she lives on in you.
With Our Deepest Sympathy,
William Albright & Shirley Jeans
i just wanted to say i’m so very sorry for the loss of your mother ! i understand the pain of loosing a mother . there is nothing that can compare to that . your all in my thoughts and prayers always . may she rest in peace . it is OK to grieve . i would also say this that if you feel like crying then do it’s ok to have feelings . may god bless you all at this very hard time.
Extending deepest sympathy in the loss of your mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Although I never officially met Bettye, we attended church together. I was always impressed by her gentle Spirit of quiet strength, peace and serenity. She always came to church and I will miss seeing her! I saw her a couple weeks ago and offered to hold the door as she exited the building. I realize now that was the last time I will see her on earth.
I look forward to getting to know her in heaven.
Blessings to her family and those who cared for her!
I would like to express my deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one. Death is one of the most difficult things we face in life but may it comfort you to know that others care. I have found great encouragement when reading the beautiful words penned in the Bible at Isaiah 25:8 “He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will certainly wipe the tears from all faces.” May this promise bring your family comfort in this difficult time.