Shirley Mae Guy

July 31, 1927 - August 26, 2014

Mrs. Shirley T. Guy was born July 31, 1927 and died Tuesday, August 26, 2014. Mum, as we called her enjoyed old movies and crossword puzzles. She was an avid reader and passed on her love of reading to her children and grandchildren. She was born in Banning California, and was married and lived in Roswell New Mexico. She moved to the Fayetteville area with her husband in the 1940s. She was known for her sense of humor, for being an accomplished seamstress, and her ability to cook multiple cuisines. She will truly be missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Jourdan and Laura Elizabeth Thornton, half-sister Elizabeth Ann Papworth, brother, Milton C. Jourdan, half-brother, Sonny Thorne, daughter, Laura (Vonnie) Guy and son William A. Guy Jr., and husband William A. Guy Sr. A memorial service will be held on Saturday August 30, 2014 at 11:00 am in South River Community Church, 6540 Goldsboro Rd, Wade, NC 28395 She is survived by her daughters, Nancy G. Guy and Donna L. Jackson of Fayetteville; four grandchildren; Elizabeth (Beth) Ritchie, Terri C. Overby, Richard R. Overby Jr. and Laura M Long; six great grandchildren, Jack C. Muzquiz, Maryanne E. Muzquiz, Laine Overby, Samantha Collins, Alyssa Collins and Gavin Collins.