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Celebrating the life of
Esther (Essie) Dismukes Guy
February 28, 1959 - January 18, 2022
Esther Dismukes Guy “Essie” passed peacefully on January 18, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born in Thomasville, Georgia on February 28, 1959.
Essie graduated from Thomasville High School in Thomasville, Georgia and went on to study Recreational Therapy at Georgia Southwestern College in Americus, Georgia. Essie was a Recreational Therapist at Georgia Regional Hospital for 22 years before retiring.
Growing up, Essie loved playing softball and being on the swim team. All of her summers were spent in Panacea and Cape San Blas where she joined family for various boating activities from fishing charters to shark hole excursions, scalloping in the bay, and enjoying evening sunsets. Friends and family benefited from Essies dedication to bringing excitement and fun to family reunions and parades on Tybee Island. Tybee Island will miss her beautiful soul as she did so much for her community without the bells and whistle‘s. In 2018, Essie was recognized as the Queen of the Beach Bum Parade, a title she took very seriously!
Essie is survived by her life partner, Michelle Brown; niece Taylor Guy; nephew, Robert Harrell Guy, III, Morgan Guy, and her great nephew Robert Harrell Guy, IV, John and Myrtle Marshall, and numerous cousins and second cousins.
Esther is preceded in death by her mother, Leonora McCormick Guy; her father, Robert Harrell Guy, and a brother, Robert Harrell Guy, Jr.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to The Humane Society of Greater Savannah, 7215 Sallie Mood Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
I worked at Ga. Regional with Esther and was always in awe of her smiling, outgoing personality and positive attitude....no matter what! She truly was an example of a happy and well adjusted person!! My thoughts are with her Partner and Family.
- David Mims, Savannah, GA
It was always a thrill to see Esther in Panacea. Her smile was magnificent! We send our love to all.
- Mark and Maureen Mitchell, Panacea, FL
My heart breaks for Essie's friends and family, especially for her love, Michelle. I remember when you found each other and the joy you had in your heart! Go Dawgs!
- Lesley Corley, Savannah, Georgia
My heart breaks for Essie's friends and family, especially for her love, Michelle. I remember when you found each other and the joy you had in your heart! Go Dawgs!
- Lesley Corley, Savannah, Georgia
My heart breaks for Essie's friends and family, especially for her love, Michelle. I remember when you found each other and the joy you had in your heart! Go Dawgs!
- Lesley Corley, Savannah, Georgia
Ester was one of our favorite cousins. We always looked forward to seeing her at the family reunion. Her warm soft spoken style and kind words always made you feel welcome. She was such a genuine person and touched many more lives than she knew. She will be dearly missed by all.
- Scott & Cindy Nunn, Anchorage, AK
I have just found out about Esther’s death. My condolences to Brown and her family. We were childhood friends in Thomasville. When I picture Esther it is her smile that warms my heart. My memories of us playing football in the Malone’s front yard, of us visiting her grandparents to get snacks before returning to play, swim team practices at the Malones pool or at the YMCA and of course the deep sea fishing trips with her family will always hold a special place in my heart. I will miss you. You were always kind, loving and most of all fun to be around. Rest easy my friend.
- Missy Mott Smallwood , White , GA
Rest In Peace Essie with your wonderful family and friends. Beautiful spirit from the Imperial Tuxedo neighborhood!!! Alfalfa and the Little Rascals had nothing on our gang!
- Harry Vann, Thomasville , GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel
912-898-0900
- Celebration of Life
