Obituary

Elizabeth "Betty" Germain Guillot, 87, of New Orleans, Louisiana, passed away peacefully in Covington, Louisiana, on November 9, 2026.

Born on September 12, 1939, in New Orleans to Robert and Esther Germain, Betty was a woman of remarkable determination. Throughout her life, she met challenges with courage and grace, overcoming obstacles that shaped her resilient spirit. Combined with her unmistakable fiery personality, that resilience defined the way she lived, loved, and cared for those around her.

Betty attended Nicholls High School, graduated from Charity Hospital School of Nursing, and continued her education at the College of St. Francis. She devoted more than 40 years to nursing, spending much of her career in the blood bank at Baptist Hospital. Caring for others was more than a profession for Betty; it was a calling. Her compassion, dedication, and steady presence touched countless lives throughout her years of service.

Outside of work, Betty embraced some of life's simple joys with enthusiasm. She was an avid gardener, a talented needleworker, and a devoted admirer of turtles, all of which brought her endless delight. She loved the New Orleans Saints and was an original season ticket holder, sticking with the team through decades of highs, lows, and plenty of "maybe next year" seasons.

Above all, Betty cherished her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose strength, humor, and unwavering love shaped the lives of those she held dear. Her quick wit, generous heart, and remarkable character will be remembered with affection by all who knew her.

Betty was preceded in death by her son, Robert Paul Sprague Jr.; her parents, Robert and Esther Germain; her sister, Mary Lynn Groce; Robert Paul Sprague Sr.; and her husband, David Guillot.

She is survived by her daughters, Laura Peed (Rich), Lynda Stagg (Patrick), Suzanne Lentz (Tim), and Elizabeth Paulin (Tim); her grandchildren, Nicole Stagg, Adam Stagg (Bret), Alex Layerle (Charles), Sydney Brown (Brycen), Delaney Havrylkoff, Jeanne-Marie Havrylkoff, Avery Paulin, and Jordan Paulin; and her great-grandchildren, Cooper Layerle and Aiden Knight.

In addition to her immediate family, Betty also deeply loved and cared for extended family, including her many nieces and nephews, who held a special place in her heart.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass on Thursday, November 12, 2026, at 11:30 AM at Mary Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1501 West Causeway Approach, Mandeville, Louisiana, with visitation beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow in St. Joseph Abbey Cemetery, 75376 River Road, St. Benedict, Louisiana.

E. J. Fielding Funeral Home of Covington, Louisiana, is honored to be entrusted with Mrs. Guillot’s funeral arrangements. Her family invites you to share thoughts, memories, and condolences by signing an online guestbook at https://www.ejfieldingfh.com.