Vivian 'V V' Stelly Guidry

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church in Arnaudville for Vivian "V V" Anne Stelly Guidry, 89, who passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2017. The family requests that visiting hours be observed at the funeral home from 1:00 pm until 9:00 pm on Sunday, 8:00 am until 9:00 pm on Monday, and continue on Tuesday from 8:00 am until 12:30 pm. A rosary will be prayed at 7:00 pm on Monday. Rev. Keenan Brown will officiate at the Funeral Mass. Scriptures will be read by Darrell James Quebedeaux, II, Joy Pisani and Amelia Constantino. Gift bearers will be Leah and Chris Guidry. Interment will follow at St. John Francis Regis Cemetery in Arnaudville. Vivian V V Guidry was born on July 6, 1927 to the late Herbert and Mary Lamury Stelly. She graduated from Sunset High School and finished her studies in Telegraphy. She worked in Los Angeles, CA for over a year and came home to marry the love of her life, Charlie A. Guidry, Jr. Vivian and Charlie came from strong Catholic roots; Vivian being from Grand Coteau and C.A. from Arnaudville. After the birth of their fourth child, C.A. Guidry House of Quality, Inc. was established in 1950. Soon with the help of their young children, the business grew, as did their family. It wasnt long before it took three church pews to seat the entire Guidry family. As the children grew, the boys would help with the family business and the girls would help with chores of the home. It was such a blessing of having a fruit and vegetable wholesale business, because only healthy foods were a constant availability at the Guidry home. Having a shortage of milk in the home was never a problem a milk fountain was installed by Bordens and 40 gallons of milk was drunk weekly. Not to mention, a 5-gallon box of chocolate milk was given as a treat every now and then. After C.A.s passing in 1991, Vivian became the C.E.O. of the family business. She stayed busy with many of her children running the family operation. She was often asked, How do you do it?, her answer to that was simple, We taught our children faith, how to prevail in life, academics, and business, and showed them love and discipline. As a team, Mom and Dad were wonderful. He had such patience and Mom, well lets just say, she had organizational skills. She was parishioner of St. John Francis Regis Catholic Church; a devout Catholic who prayed the rosary daily, offering petitions for those in need. Vivian was very active with Little Flower Catholic School for many years. She loved plants and decorating; yellow was her favorite color and she loved butterflies. She also loved to go dancing with the love of her life, her beloved husband, C.A. She is survived by her sons, Timmy Guidry and wife Nell, Johnny Guidry, Kevin Guidry and wife Faye, Phillip Guidry, Gerard Guidry, Anthony Guidry, and Charlie Guidry, IV; daughters, Cynthia M. Guidry , Debra G. Fontenot, Vivian Taylor, Stephanie Richard and husband Wilfred "Fee", Julia Leonards and husband Douglas, Sophia Quebedeaux and husband Darrell, and Dorain Tate and husband Paul; 39 grandchildren, Lea, Mark, Matt, Joy, David, Heather, Angel, Raymond, Jacque, Johnathan, Brandon, Simone, Ryan, Lori, Staci, Krystal, Holly, Jonah, Chad, Sherri, Andre', Kendal, Kristopher, Brandon, Adam, Amelia, Tony, Michelle, Douglas, Mary Julia, Faith, Frances, Mia, Maci, Darrell James, Tanya, Nicholas, Charles Andrew, and Rosiland; 45 great grandchildren, Blair, Madison, Ella, Drew, Kain, Chaz, Lilly, Alex, Michael, Sofia, Eva, Katherine, Mya, Isley, Beckham, Gabriel, Kate, Adriana, Aubrey, Sloane, Preston, Landon, Ethan, Logan, Hutson, Boston, Charlie, Ella Rose, Keller, Taylor, Laiken, Lilly, Ava, Asher, Roan, Ariella, Madeline Sky, Bailey, Aubree, Wyatt, Lucia, Ambrose, Bernard, Graci, and Paisley; and 2 great-great grandchildren, Jake and Luke. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years Charlie Guidry, Jr.; parents, Herbert and Mary Lamorie Stelly; son, Charlie Guidry, III; grandchild, Faith Anne Leonards; and her six siblings. Pallbearers will be all of her sons. Honorary pallbearers will be her sons-in-law, Wilfred "Fee" Richard, Douglas Leonards, I, Darrell Quebedeaux, I, and Paul Tate. Pellerin Funeral Home of Arnaudville, 314 St. Landry St., Arnaudville, LA 70512, (337-754-5881) is in charge of arrangements. To view on-line obituary, sign guestbook and view video tribute, go to www.pellerinfuneralhome.com