Henrietta (Watts) Guess Obituary (1935 - 2020)

Henrietta Guess, 85, of Russellville, AR, passed peacefully and while surrounded by her family on Monday, December 28, 2020 at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center. The daughter of Dave and Nellie Horn Watts, she was born September 11, 1935 in the community of Bellfonte, AR, and graduated with Western Grove High Schools' class of 1952. Henrietta and Don Guess met at a church singing and they married on November 6, 1959 in Russellville. She worked with Dr. Whitey Robertson as a dental assistant for 21 years. She and Don were blessed with 61 years of marriage, and two children, a son, Michael Guess of Little Rock and daughter, Michelle Swain and her husband Tony, Sherwood. She doted on her 2 grandchildren, Seth Swain and Sara Swain and is also survived by four sisters, Davalene Reid, Springdale, June Balden, Springfield, MO, Donna (Glen) Geurian, Russellville, Barbara (Ron) Morrow, Texarkana, TX, a brother, Phil (Sue) Watts, Branson, MO; and several beloved nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son, and a brother, Jim Watts. As an active member of First Assembly of God in Russellville for 60 years, and also a dedicated prayer warrior, Henrietta kept with her at all times, a small notebook which she used to record request for prayers. She believed in the power of intercessory prayer, and she remained active on that battlefield until she was called home by her Lord. As a lifelong student of the word of God, she saw bible study as the primary portal to understanding the very mind of God, and so she enjoyed not only daily Bible Study, but also served as a Sunday School Class teacher, and participated in several community-based studies. She enjoyed cruises, traveling to our nations' capitol, trips to Branson, MO with her sisters, and she was avid fan of the Arkansas Razorbacks. With a keen mind, she enjoyed the daily crossword puzzles of the Courier News. Attending Sara's piano recitals and watching Seth improving his golf game were top priorities. A private family graveside service will be held Monday, January 4, at Rest Haven Memorial Park in Russellville with Rev. Kevin Johnson officiating. Honorary Pallbearers are Gary Rowlands, Jeff Small, Gary Denton, Glen Geurian, and Members of the New Dimensions Sunday School Class at First Assembly of God in Russellville. Memorials may be made to River Valley Christian Medical Clinic, 1714 State Hwy 22 Dardanelle, AR 72834. Internet obituary and on-line guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.