Louise Whalen, 87, of Houston, Texas, United States, passed Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Louise was born June 28, 1933 in Houston, Texas,the fourth of nine children born to Joseph and Mary Guillory. She graduated from Carver High School  in 1951.At twenty-two in marriage  on January 8,1955. This union of 65 years was blessed with seven beautiful children:Ronald Mark,Reginald, Renard,Martin Wayne, Alesia,Jennifer Ann and Christopher. Louise loved each of her children and was heartbroken twice when Jennifer, six and then a year later Martin,ten,went to be with the Lod in childhood. Despite many trials  of her life , Louise loved people and showed this through  her sergeant's heart. She consistently  gave of herself, time, funds and talents. She worked for over twenty years as rectory caretaker  and chef for various parishes within the Catholic  Church.  During  her time, she perfected the art of cooking,  one gift that her whole family appreciates,  before finally retiring,  the churches still called upon her to assist with special events and celebrations.  In addition to her love of cooking, one of her greatest enjoyments was found in her faith attending  Bible Study Fellowship and deepening her personal relationship with Jesus Christ, something she found necessary  through her study of the Bible.  She realized that Jesus was the rock that sustained her through all the trials of her life. Her quiet time with God often included the hours spent in her garden,  among the flowers and birds. Gardening gave her great joy and solace. She leaves behind to rejoice in her going home four children- Reginald, Renard,Alesia and Christopher eleven grandchildren - Jerald Calhoun, Jennifer Lopez, Haley Manning, Meah, Joshua, Gabrielle Ramaiah, Erin Coy, Olivia, Nina, Julian  and Sofia seven great grandchildren Jerald Jr, Jerome,  Cruz, Christian, Andre's, Isabella and Dominick. She is survived by her husband Roland and five sisters.