Betty Jean Guidry Clarke

Betty Jean Guidry Clarke, 83, of Sweetlake passed away at 5:00 AM on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 in her residence.

Mrs. Clarke was born on February 10, 1936 in Lake Charles and lived in the area all of her life.  She was a waitress for 30 years for Sheraton Chateau Charles.  Mrs. Clarke was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church.  She enjoyed going fishing and crabbing and cooking.

Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Russell Guidry (Lotta) of Sweetlake, Jerald Guidry (Jeanne) of Lake Charles, Vicki Kowarsch (David) of Starks, and Richard Guidry (Candy) of Nixon, TX; grandchildren, Eric Guidry (Ashlee), Jennifer Callier (Jason), Alicia Aguillard (Justin), Michael Kowarsch, Cheryl Kowarsch (John), Logan Guidry, Hayley Guidry (Alex), Summer Beavers (Russell), and Raven Fields; and great grandchildren, Gabe, Addie, Logan, Easton, Londyn, Austin, Karliegh, Hayden, Daxton, and Jacie.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Pauline and Thomas Newman; siblings, Kenzie Newman, Tonas Newman, Gertie Thomas, Lucy Champagne, Lucille LeBlanc, Judy Manuel, and Lee Newman; daughter in law, Brenda Guidry; grandson, Joey Key; father of her children, Jerald Rayburn Guidry; and two furry companions, Duke and Sissy. 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 13, 2019 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.  The Rev. Andrew Martin will officiate.  Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens.  Visitation will begin on Thursday from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM with a rosary being recited at 6:00 PM. Visitation will continue on Friday from 9:00 AM until the start of the service.