Carla Olsen

Carla Ann Whipple Olsen, age 76, passed away surrounded by her loving children and family on Thursday, December 7, 2017. She is greeted with open arms by her Lord and Savior and said to be dancing with her husband Don in Heaven on the day of what would of have been their 44th anniversary. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to a*end the visitation on in Chapel Dauphine at Chauvin Funeral Home on Friday, December 15, 2017 beginning at 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. and again on Saturday, December 16, 2017 beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the Liturgy of the Word at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Francis Cemetery No. 2. Carla is survived by her children, Michael “ Andre’ ” Olsen and wife Kim Barrilleaux Olsen, and Kris Ingrid Olsen; grandchildren, Cameron Olsen and Mikayla Olsen; brothers, Barron Whipple and Randall “Randy” Whipple; sister, Virginia “Ginger” Whipple Hicks. Carla is preceded in death by her husband, Donald Joseph Olsen, parents, Max and Helen Carlos Whipple; twin-sister, Marla Whipple Bergeron and husband Mike Bergeron; niece, Kami Lynn Hicks. Carla was a beautiful spirit; loving, giving and compassionate till the end. She nurtured family and  friends with a funny story and a shoulder to cry on when they were down or a good meal and a smile when they needed comfort. She was a proud and lively soul wearing black and gold during football season, switching to purple and gold during Mardi Gras. The holidays were very dear to her, a tme to celebrate family, love and tradition. Thanksgiving particularly moved her, a time when everyone is  thankful and at peace. She loved to dance, celebrate and have a goodtime. She had a full and blessed  life marrying her soulmate Don in 1973. Though their journey together was cut short after his passing at the age of forty-two, she held him close to her heart and continued to raise her two beautiful kids. She later welcomed two grandchildren to her family, with whom she loved spending with me. The world may have lost a beautiful woman, but Heaven has gained a beautiful Angel.Chauvin Funeral Home is honored to serve the Olsen family.