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Mary McGuire Obituary
She was a 1933 Graduate of C.E. Byrd High School and attended Centenary College for one year then the University of Missouri, Columbia where she affiliated with the Chi Omega Sorority. She received a B.A. from L.S.U., Baton Rouge in 1937.
Her life-long commitment as a volunteer began with Dr. Robert T. Lucas's monthly children's clinic at what was then the Charity Hospital on Texas Ave. Later she was a Cub Scout Den mother, Brownie Leader, Library assistant in Grade School, a tutor at Creswell and Barrett Elementary schools, and a debate judge at Byrd and Centenary. She was a member of the Jr. League of Shreveport, and joined the 20th Century Club in 1964, serving in various offices. She was a member of the Woman's Department club for over 50 years and served as Chairman of Education Department and Literature Chairman. As a member of St. Mark's Congregation then1st Presbyterian Church, she was active as a teacher of children and adults. At 1st Presbyterian she was a former member of the choir and served as deacon then elder.
On April 25, 1942, she married Edward L. McGuire Jr. of Taunton, MA who she met at a party hosted by her mother in the First Presbyterian Church basement. He was serving as a 2nd Lt. in the Army Air Corp and they lived in various bases until the end WWII when they returned to Shreveport in 1946. Mr. McGuire died in 1983.
They had three children, Edward Leo McGuire III of California, David Bell McGuire, deceased, and Mary Thornton McGuire of Houston, Texas.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 900 Jordan, Shreveport, LA; Providence House, 814 Cotton Ave., Shreveport, LA; The Community Fund of Shreveport-Bossier or the charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Mary McGuire
Mario Lecce
January 24, 2011
Mary, my most profound condolences to you and your family. Our prayers are with you.
Bernardine Gibbs
January 15, 2011
Mary I was sad to hear about your mother homegoing, but I realize it is one way we can get to heaven. My prayers are with you.
Bernardine Gibbs
January 15, 2011
Mary I was truly sad to hear about the homegoing of your mother, but I do realize that this is on of the ways we will get to heaven. My prayers are with you.
Charlotte Webb
January 12, 2011
I remember Mary as a sweet, serene lady and her husband, Ted as a courageous man.
Barbara Bateman Wilson
January 11, 2011
I remember your mother from many, many years ago. She and my mother were close friends when they were children. She wrote us such a nice note when my mother died in August. You have my deepest sympathy.
January 8, 2011
Mary, I will write you a snail mail note, but be assured that I remembered your Mother (fondly) at Mass when I heard of her death, and we prayed for her again this morning (Sat.) as she is laid to rest. Consider her soul "covered" in Catholic as well as Presbyterian church traditions!! She might see the humor of that. We had snow this morning, but I trust you had better weather today. This is very hard for you, and be assured of my ongoing prayers!! Sister Mary Joan Walker of Baltimore
Laura McLemore
January 8, 2011
The staff of LSU-Shreveport Archives and Special Collections expresses our deepest sympathy to the family of Mrs. McGuire, one of our greatest contributors and benefactors. She strived to preserve and make accessible the history of her family and northwest Louisiana, and we will always cherish her memory.
Robin Willis
January 6, 2011
Ed and Mary, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. She was obviously quite an extraordinary woman.
Robin Rankin Willis
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