Satoot K. (Yasbeck) Gurney, 71, of New Bedford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at home surrounded by her loving husband and family following a long illness. She was the wife of James M. Gurney with whom she shared 47 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford and a lifelong resident, she was the daughter of the late Maroon and Yvonne (Cox) Yasbeck.
Mrs. Gurney was a graduate of New Bedford High School, class of 1971.
Mrs. Gurney was a manager at the Mattapoisett Inn for 20 years. She was the proprietor of Black Tie Cookies and worked as a cook and pastry chef at Matt’s Blackboard in Rochester.
Satoot had a love and passion for cooking. She studied culinary arts in Las Vegas and New Orleans. She mentored so many people through her vast knowledge of cooking. Satoot loved to read and cherished the companionship of the dogs in her life, most recently her beloved Ruby.
Surviving in addition to her husband are her brothers-in-law, John Gurney and Paul Gurney; her godchildren; nieces; nephews; grandnieces and grandnephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Farris Yasbeck and her brother-in-law, Peter L. Gurney and sister-in-law, Lynne Gurney.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 11 am - 2 pm in the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford.
Please consider a donation to Southcoast VNA- Hospice & Palliative Care, 200 Mill Rd., Suite 200, Fairhaven, MA 02719.
