Dorenia Rose Guidry

Dorenia Rose Guidry, age 75, of Hampton, Virginia passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. Dorenia was born in Alexandria, Louisiana on December 12, 1946 to the union of the late Arthur Claude Evans, Sr and Dorothy Theresa Evans. She was the loving wife of Herbert Guidry for 55 years and the loving mother of her children, Mona Janel Cornelison (Jeffrey), Justin Lyle Guidry (Gany) and Jason Herbert Guidry (Nathan Sendy). Grandmother of Connor B. Cornelison (Madison), Lyle Gannon Guidry and Godmother of Monica Lucretia Woodfork, William Joseph Evans Jr, Suzanne Annette Sabb-Goodrich (Earl), and George Michael Sabb (Tonsie). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Theresa Cabrini Evans; and brother, Leo D Evans (late - Rebecca Maldonado). She is survived by her siblings, Artemese Evans Wicker (late-George), Arthur C. Evans, Jr (Maria), William J. Evans, Sr, John F. Evans (Sandra), Mary Evans James (late-Raphael), and Kenneth N. Evans. Dorenia loved the Lord and was a devoted wife, mother and friend. She loved music, especially disco, dancing, singing, crafting, shopping and expressing herself through fashion and other creative outlets. She loved to travel and visiting with loved ones. When she wasn’t on the road she enjoyed cooking, entertaining family and friends in her home and was a dedicated gardener. She had a generous heart. She gave and helped others often. Dorenia loved beautiful things which made the world around her more beautiful. She did not depart from us to mourn but to rejoice in knowing that she is happy with the Lord. We will cherish the beautiful and precious years we had with her. Dorenia will surely be missed by many. The love she put out into the world will always be remembered and felt through the many stories and memories that family and friends will share for years to come. Rest easy Mama Doe, we will miss you immensely. Psalm 39:4-5 (NLT) " Lord, remind me how brief my time on earth will be. Remind me that my days are numbered-- how fleeting my life is. You have made my life no longer than the width of my hand. My entire lifetime is just a moment to you; at best, each of us is but a breath.". The family will receive friends Friday, November 4, 2022 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 2150 Cunningham Drive, Hampton, Virginia. A funeral mass will follow Friday, November 4, 2022 at 10:00 AM at the church with interment to be held at Hampton Memorial Gardens. In lieu of sending flowers the family asks that guests kindly donate to The American Heart Association - www.Heart.org.