Mrs. Sylvia Jeanne Carlin-Bauer

Sylvia Jeanne Carlin-Bauer of Sulphur, Louisiana passed away at the age of 84 on Sunday, August 13, 2023, at 9:12 a.m. surrounded by her loved ones in the ICU at St. Patrick Hospital in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Sylvia was born on August 3, 1939, in Orange, Texas. She had a kind heart and a pure soul. She loved God and prayed for everyone. There are not enough words to describe how beautiful and amazing she was; or enough time to list her many accomplishments, and it is impossible to express to what extent she will be loved and missed. She left this world a far better place than she found it. She will be remembered and honored by those who unconditionally loved and respected her throughout her time on Earth. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Ervin Bauer; her parents, Ira Mark Carlin and Dorothy Maude Jones-Carlin; her brother, Ira Keith Carlin and her sister, Carole Dee Hollier; her grandsons, Darrell Wayne II, Ronald Anthony II, Robert Charles, Paul Joseph and her son-in-law, David James. She is survived by her four daughters, Cheryl Ann Himel and husband Jerry of Prairieville, Louisiana; Patricia Lynne Davis of Lake Charles, Louisiana; Paula Jeanne Heinbach and husband Richard of Sulphur, Louisiana; Kris Tina Griffith and husband Ronald of Moss Bluff, Louisiana and her two sons, Robert Ervin Bauer II of Sulphur, Louisiana; Roy Erickh Bauer and wife Cynthia of Sulphur, Louisiana; a host of grandchildren and great grandchildren; her sister, Gloria Maxine Mertena of Moscow, Idaho and her brother, Charles Kent Carlin and wife Paula of Sulphur, Louisiana; along with many other family and friends that she dearly loved. Funeral service for Sylvia will be held at St. Theodore Catholic Church located at 785 Sam Houston Jones Parkway in Moss Bluff, Louisiana on Friday, August 25, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. Father Aubrey Guilbeau will officiate. Share words of comfort with the family of Sylvia Jeanne Carlin-Bauer on her Permanent Life Tribute Page at www.williamsfuneralhomes.net. Be the first to post your most treasured memory of Sylvia. Show your support by sharing a personal message or story, meaningful photo, or video, or record a video message using your webcam. On behalf of the family, we encourage you to share your personal experiences and preserve the memory of Sylvia Jeanne Carlin-Bauer for future generations to come. Final arrangements entrusted to Williams Funeral Home of Opelousas, 817 E. South Street, 337-942-2037.

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Mrs. Sylvia Jeanne Carlin-Bauer

August 3, 1939 - August 13, 2023