Marlene Ann White Guldenschuh

Marlene Ann (White) Guldenschuh 93, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 21, 2026 at her daughter’s home. Ann was born July 29, 1933 in Johnson City, NY. She grew up in Binghamton, NY with her mother Arlene, stepdad Kenneth and brother Donald (Bill). Ann was an active member of the Salvation Army Church growing up. She married her loving husband Rev. Robert Guldenschuh on August 2,1952. They shared 73 years of marriage. While Bob was in the service and stationed in Germany, Ann was there with him and their sons Robert Jr. and Kenneth until Bob returned from the Korean War. They moved to Ft. Dicks, NJ in 1957. They relocated to Vestal. NY where Ann was actively involved at Tracy Creek Memorial Church. In 1974 the family moved to Albany, NY. Ann worked as a cook for Pineview Community Church, pre-school. In 1977 the family moved to North Plainfield, NJ where she was actively involved in their Christian Missionary Alliance Church.

Ann was an amazing mother to her six children, loving them unconditionally and always pointing them to Jesus. Unbeknownst to many she became legally blind at the age of 21. Most people did not know this because she never let it hinder her service to the Lord, her family and others. One of her gifts to many over the years was baking cookies to share. She became known by many as the “Cookie Lady”. She baked thousands of cookies over the years and people would always look forward to her cookie gifts that she always gave so graciously. She loved working and caring for children; she was not only raising her own children but babysat for numerous other children through the years. She also worked cleaning homes.

Ann and Bob retired in 1996 and moved to Eden, NC. No matter where Ann moved, she volunteered at her church. She worked as an AWANA leader in the Cubbies group at First Baptist Church of Draper. In addition, she was a volunteer for the widow’s group at First Baptist Church of Draper ministering to the widows. Ann and Bob became members of Spray Baptist Church, Eden, NC. She loved volunteering for the Widows for Christ. Ann’s love for others and her strong faith are an inspiration to so many. She would help you any way she could and never thought of herself. She was also a prayer warrior, and her strong faith was evident through her entire life. Ann loved so deeply she never let her disability stop her. She was loved by anyone that met her and her children adored her. She is a true gift from God to them. Ann’s lifetime verse was, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Phil 4:13. Ann would want everyone reading this to come to know Jesus Christ as their Savior and spend eternity in heaven with Jesus. She would also tell everyone to have complete faith in the Lord, trust him no matter what your circumstances are and when you pray about something leave it with God and let God handle it all. (She was amazing to watch because she lived this everyday of her life).

Ann was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 73 years, Rev. Robert Carl Guldenschuh Sr., her parents Arlene Victoria Kent (Ainsworth) and stepfather Kenneth Ainsworth, Father Walter Enoch White, Two brothers Donald William White (Bill),and infant brother, son Rev. Robert Carl Guldenschuh Jr. Brother-in-laws and sisters-in-law Arthur Guldenschuh Jr. and wife Ruth, Donald Guldenschuh and wife Justine, Edward Guldenschuh and wife June, Charles Guldenschuh and wife Jean, George Guldenschuh and wife Sue, as well as nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.

She is survived by her two sons Kenneth Gulden and wife Donna, Shepherdstown, WV, William Gulden and wife Michelle, Union, NJ, her three daughters, Victoria Vescio and wife Cindy, Lutz, FL, Linda Stamp and husband Geoff, Indian Trail, NC, Sandra Berrier and husband Michael, Eden, NC, daughter-in-law Sue Guldenschuh Erie, PA, sisters-in-law Betty White, Donna Taylor and husband Edward, Sara Dunovant like a daughter

Grandchildren: Jenifer Burrows, Jonathan Guldenschuh and wife Jenna, Heather Guldenschuh, Jesse Jones, Chares Jones and wife Kelsey, Rev. Brandon Berrier and wife Kourtnie, Morgan Dunovant like a grandson. Great Grandchildren: Lori Burrows, Mark Burrows, Melanie Burrows, Bobby Burrows, Hunter Guldenschuh, Angela Guldenschuh, Jack Jones, Twin boys James and John Jones (on the way), Elena Berrier, Chase Berrier, Henry Berrier and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

A true gift from God, Vanessa Vernon, her caretaker and now part of our family.

The funeral service will be held at Noon on Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at Fair Funeral Home Chapel in Eden. The visitation will be one hour before the service, from 11am-Noon. Burial will follow the funeral service at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens, Eden, NC. The family will receive family and friends after the graveside service at 907 Carter Street, Eden, NC.

Plants or flowers may be sent to Fair Funeral Home, 432 Boone Rd., Eden, NC 27288. If you prefer to make a contribution in memory of Ann to The Widows for Christ ℅ Cathy Merritt, 712 Sycamore Ct, Eden, NC 27288 or Spray Baptist Church, 745 Church Street, Eden, NC 27288 or to Ancora Compassionate Care, PO Box 281, Wentworth, NC 27375.