IN MEMORIAM: REMEMBERING GUILFORDIANS

The following Guilfordians died between April and August 2020, and we offer condolences to their families and friends. A full list of obituaries is available on the Community Notes page at www.giving.guilford.edu.

Walter L. Dobbins Jr. ’65 died April 16, 2020. Walter worked for the City of Holly Hill (Fla.) Water Department and enjoyed gardening, astronomy, electronics and religions.

Jo Welch Hull died April 20, 2020. Jo and her husband, James E. Hull, established a scholarship at Guilford in memory of their son, Allen W. Hull ’81.

Gayle B. Neave ’63 died May 9, 2020. Gayle was employed by the Boston Athenaeum as a librarian and was a proud resident of Hobbs Hall as a Guilford student.

Barbara A. Kazazes ’67 died May 23, 2020. Barbara was a career educator and worked as a director and counselor at Guilford Technical Community College for 26 years.

Joseph Paul Annecelli Jr. ’61 died May 29, 2020. Joe was a Century Life member of the PGA of America and a golf professional and teacher.

June Smith Stackhouse ’52 died June 21, 2020. June was a devoted Quaker, an artist, a lover of books and history, a scientist, an environmental activist and educator.

Wesley E. Collins ’48 died July 20, 2020. Wes led three major furniture companies, Bernhardt, Broyhill and Universal, and was well respected across the industry.

Bobby Lee Medford ’59 died July 27, 2020. Bob was a Quaker pastor, teacher and counselor and earned a master’s degree in Religious Studies at Guilford.

Wayne Paulos Yost ’05 died Aug. 5, 2020. Paul earned a degree in Religious Studies at Guilford and was studying to be a nurse anesthetist at the time of his death.

Barbara Davis Howard ’58 died Aug. 23, 2020. Barbara taught in the Wayne County (N.C.) School System for 33 years and was very active in 4-H.

Ja’lessa Morris

On Oct. 24, 2020, Guilford College lost a beloved member of the College community, Ja’lessa Morris.

Ja’lessa came to Guilford in 2016 as a Community Director within the Residential Education and Housing Department. Last year, she transitioned to a position as a Career Guide in Guided Discovery, where she advised, connected with and supported students with consistent dedication and constant affirmation for those around her.

Ja’lessa was a great supporter of and mentor to the students in the Black Student Union. She played integral roles in the planning of Black History Month and in the Bonner Program. Ja’lessa loved working with and mentoring students, and developed many, many impactful relationships that will carry a lasting impact long into the future.