Margaret Pourteau Guyans

Margaret DeLain Pourteau Guyans, 85, of Shreveport, Louisiana, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.

Born on June 25,1941, in Bossier City, Louisiana, to Alex and Loretta Pourteau, Margaret lived a life rooted in faith, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family. She was the cornerstone of our home, teaching us the true meaning of unconditional love.

In her peaceful passing, Margaret joins her beloved husband of 48 years, Arthur Guyans; her brother, Donnie Pourteau Sr.; and her parents in Heaven, where there is no more pain or goodbyes.

She is survived by her loving children, Loyd Guyans and wife, Clia, Stephanie Bohannan and boyfriend, Ronnie Cochran, Robin Ryan;
her cherished grandchildren, Joshua/Morgan Guyans, Heather/Jason Willis, Alisha/Mark Cobb, Halie/Don Gardner, Ashley/Michael Dabbs, Justin Martin and girlfriend, Ashley Pickard, Meghan/Jonathan Allums; great-grandchildren, Brayden Guyans, Colby Guyans, Gunter Guyans, Jase Willis, Skylar Mitchell, Hunter Cobb, Caden Dabbs, Aubrey Dabbs, Avery Dabbs, Lainey Pickard, Olivia Allums, Drake Allums, Emery Allums, Carsyn Allums; sister-in-law, Linda Pourteau; and her Aunt Shirley Freudenthal; many nieces, nephews and many dear friends.

A "Celebration of Life" will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2026, 4:00 p.m. at Shreveport Moose Lodge, 9113 Industrial Drive, Shreveport, Louisiana 71129. Officiating will be Brother Ted Hardin.

We would like to give a special thank you to St. George Hospice and to her caregivers, Robin Ryan, Justin Martin, Meghan Allums, Halie and Don Gardner, and John Taylor.