ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: THORNTON, HILDA “DOT” GUIDRY 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Franklin Banner-Tribune, Morgan City Daily Review; St. Mary Parish, La. 

Published 26 October 2011

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THORNTON, HILDA “DOT” GUIDRY 

Hilda “Dot” Guidry Thornton, 90, of Lafayette passed away peacefully Saturday, 
Oct. 22, 2011, at Magnolia Estates Nursing Home under the care of Hospice of 
Acadiana.

She was born Feb. 6, 1921, in Lafayette to the late August Guidry and Anita 
Mouton Guidry.

She is survived by her foster daughter, Gloria Guidry Barilleaux and her 
husband Terry Sr. of Lafayette; four grandchildren, T.J. Barilleaux and his 
wife Danette of Sunset, Colin Barilleaux and his wife Lacie of Church Point, 
Heather Barilleaux Lanclos and her husband Chad of Duson, and Kayla Barilleaux 
and her companion Jesse of Ft. Collins, Colo. She is also survived by her two 
sisters, Betty Guidry of Lafayette, and Alma “Petesie” Gonzales and her husband 
Nelson Sr. of Lafayette; one godchild, Nelson Gonzales Jr.; and numerous nieces 
and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank “Cotton” Thornton; her sister, 
Olyamphe “Toni” Newman; her brother, Dales Guidry; and her parents.

A memorial service will be celebrated Saturday, Oct. 29, 2011, at 10 a.m. in 
St. Edmond’s Catholic Church in Lafayette, with Deacon Frank Cormier 
officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Thornton’s name to Hospice of 
Acadiana, 2600 Johnston Street, Suite 200, Lafayette, LA 

The family would like to acknowledge Hospice of Acadiana for their kindness, 
compassion and gentle care given to Mrs. Thornton and her family during their 
time of need.

Martin & Castille – Downtown, 330 St. Landry Street, Lafayette, LA

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