Roslyn Renee Guidry

Roslyn was a beautiful soul. She was the 2nd of 5 children born to the beautiful parents Chris and Mary Walker on April 30, 1961 in Houston, Texas. She grew up in Acres Homes where she had lots of friends. She attended Mary McCloud Bethune Elementary, Charles R. Drew Junior High School, George Washington Carver Senior High School and Dwight D. Eisenhower High School.  She was an active member with the Carver class of 1979.  After Carver Senior High School desegregated in August 1978, she attended and graduated from Eisenhower High School in May 1979, but the class of ’79 continued to keep in touch despite being bussed to different schools. Roslyn was always a hard worker. Her first job was at 13 years old with the City of Houston’s summer job program where she served lunch to low income children.  She continued this hard work ethic instilled by her parents to work every summer and after-school.  Although she worked while in school, she participated in Speech and Drama under the guidance of Ms. Dorsey, winning numerous accolades and awards.  In high school, she was captain of the Flag Girls team.  She was popular and had a lot of friends.  After graduating from high school, she attended Massey Business School where she received an Administrative Assistant certificate.  Her first full-time job as an administrative assistant was for State Representative Craig Washington at a law firm. She later worked for Craig Washington as a congressional aide when he became the US Representative for the 18th Congressional District.  She worked for Mr. Washington for many years until her and husband, Emile Guidry, opened their business “Make Ready” where she held job readiness training workshops to veterans, the disabled and unemployed giving interviewing skills to gain employment.  Her diligence for hard work allotted her to take on additional responsibility working at St. Stephen Baptist Church (Loving Word Fellowship) where she worked for Pastor Paul Landrew for 24 years.  Roslyn was the first of her siblings to be baptized at St. Stephen Baptist Church (Loving Word Fellowship) under the leadership of Pastor M. D. Smith Sr. and committed her life to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  She encouraged her sisters and brother to do the same.  She participated with all aspects of the church as a child; Angelic Choir, Jr. Ushers, Sunday school and Vacation Bible School.  As she got older she participated in the Women’s Chorus, Mission 3, Voices of Inspiration Choir, worked with the Youth ministry, Vacation Bible School, and was the Church Announcement clerk.  She worked cheerfully at the church for the last 24 years where she dedicated her life to support Loving Word Fellowship under the leadership of Pastor Paul D. Landrew where she assisted in the vision to bring the lost to Christ. Roslyn loved her family. Her parents took the family on many summer vacations – amusement parks, camping, museums, historical locations, Disney World, Disneyland.  As an adult, Roslyn continued this tradition by being the vacation planner of the family.  She was in charge of choosing where her children and siblings children were going on spring break and summer vacation.  She made sure they all had a great time. Roslyn had 3 sisters: Sharon, Sheila and Anissa and 1 brother Chris. She had 2 uncles Ronald and Eddie who were like brothers as her grandparents Adell and Eddie Dupree helped raise their grandchildren while Roslyn’s parents worked. Roslyn married at a young age to Jesse Garcia where they had a son Jesse Brent Garcia Jr. born November 14, 1982. Little Jesse was the love of her life.  She made sure he enjoyed all happiness in life.  She bought her love for the lord in Jesse’s life.  She made sure that he was active in church and sports.  She wanted him to have every advantage and made certain he went to quality schools for a great education.  Jesse Jr. fulfilled her happiness by giving her 2 grandsons Tyler Brown and Chase Garcia. Roslyn later married her best friend Emile Guidry. Roslyn loved Emile and supported the home while he traveled for work.  The power couple opened their business and advanced their life by bringing Kynnedi Arlissa in this world on January 14, 2004.  Kynnedi is a much loved child who brought unlimited happiness to Roslyn’s life.  Roslyn has given Kynnedi much love and gave her the gift of Jesus Christ.  They were very active in cheer competition, dance and music.  Roslyn wants to make sure Kynnedi takes advantage of every opportunity.  Roslyn’s guidance enabled Kynnedi to become the poised and intelligent young lady she is today.  Her children Jesse and Kynnedi knew they were safe and loved.  Roslyn’s love for family was extended to her niece Paige Nicole Walker. When her sister, Anissa Walker went to be with the Lord in 2003, Roslyn and Emile brought Paige, 13, into their home as their daughter.  She loved Paige and raised both Kynnedi and Paige as sisters. She guided Paige and encouraged her to go to college to continue her education beyond high school.  She made sure Paige was protected and loved. Roslyn will be missed for her annual Thanksgiving dinner she held to bring friends and family together to be thankful for all the blessings the Lord has provided. She enjoyed life and made everyone she met feel she was their best friend.   She was an avid traveler.  When she was not travelling with her family, she travelled with her best friends, Lillie Parker and Sebrina Collins.  Roslyn has many friends and will be missed by everyone who knows her.  She is known for her generosity and love for people. She was the ultimate party planner in utilizing her excellent organization skills. She enjoyed life.  People often speak fondly of her Hawaiian 50th birthday party or of her mom’s 66th party. Her parents, Chris and Mary Walker and sister Anissa preceded her in death. Her grandparents Eddie Sr. and Adell Dupree; Houston Sr. and Mabel Reece; Elbert and Mamie Walker preceded her in death were instrumental in her life.  Also influential that helped shape her life but has left this life were her uncles and aunts, Eddie Dupree Jr., Houston Reece Jr., Clyde Reece, Billy Walker, Marcum Walker, Gwen Wiley, Shirley Shields, Lovie Edwards, Helen Windom-Joseph, Earl Walker and special cousin Deandre Reece.  Her mother-in-law Katheryn Guidry who she jokingly stated that Kynnedi has her personality preceded her also. Left to mourn this beautiful soul is her loving and devoted husband Emile, daughter Kynnedi, son Jesse Garcia Jr. (Myshelette), special daughter Paige Walker; sisters Sharon Key (James) and Sheila Walker and brother Chris Walker Jr.; Her grandchildren Tyler Brown and Chase Garcia; Her nieces and nephews Elizabeth Key, Jonathan Harris and Sean Walker; special uncle and brother Ronnie Dupree; special aunt Pasty Harper; her in-laws whom she dearly loved Curley J. Guidry Jr., Henry A. Guidry Sr. and Emily L. Humphrey. She had many relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.