Mary Daisy Guillotte

Mary Daisy (Istre) Guillotte, 83, of Brookshire, Texas, was called home to be with our Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 14, 2019, after battling Alzheimer’s/Dementia for several years.

Daisy was born on January 31, 1936, in Bell City, Louisiana to Raymond Istre, Sr. and Melizia (Trahan) Istre. She grew up in Bell City and graduated from Bell City High School in 1954. On June 5, 1954, Daisy was united in marriage to Nelson J. Guillotte in Bell City. Daisy and Nelson have made their home in the Brookshire area where they have been members of Sacred Heart Catholic Church for 56 years. She was a devoted wife and mother, always supporting her kids, and their many activities and endeavors.  Daisy was a professional seamstress that truly enjoyed sewing, quilting and embroidery. She also enjoyed fishing, canning, cooking, gardening, reading, crossword puzzles and bowling.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks and gratitude to the Heart of Texas Hospice, especially Amanda Ray for her loving and attentive care toward mom for the last 15 months.

Daisy is survived by her husband of 65 years: Nelson Guillotte of Brookshire; son: Hubert Guillotte and wife, Tina, of Brookshire; daughters: Florinda Parnell of Brookshire, Vickie Meier and husband, Herc, of Fulshear, Cheryl Fawvor and husband, Dan, of Katy, Carol Obenberger and husband, Ric, of Deer Park, Suzanne Bockhorn and husband, Ronnie, of Brenham; 18 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; sisters: Martha Broussard and Mernie Hill of Moselle, MS; and numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Raymond Istre Sr. and Melizia Trahan Istre; son: Herbert Jules Guillotte; grandson: Hubert C. Guillotte, II; son-in-law: Harry Parnell, Jr.; brothers: Harris Istre, Nelton Istre, Joe Istre, Raymond Istre, Jr., Ray Istre, Wilford Istre; and sisters: Thelma Comeaux, Mayola Watts, and Beverly Desormeaux.

Friends who wish may make memorial gifts to:

Sacred Heart Catholic Church

PO Box 300, Pattison, Texas 77466

Heart of Texas Hospice

11441 32nd Avenue, Suite B, Texas City, Texas 77591