Carolyn "Susie" Sanford

Carolyn Sue “Susie” Sanford, 84, a resident of Morgan City, passed away peacefully, Friday, January 10, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. 

Susie was born August 1, 1940, in Morgan City, the daughter of Frank Gaspar and Emmadell Belanger Gaspar.

Susie proudly served as a nurse, dedicating her life to caring for others, and bringing tenderness to every patient she treated. She was also a cherished member of the First Baptist Church; Susie’s faith was the cornerstone of her life, guiding her in all that she did. Susie was passionate about cooking and gardening, using her talents to gather family and friends around her table for memorable meals and warm conversation. Her home was always filled with the rich aromas of her culinary creations and the vibrant colors of her flourishing gardens. 

She will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by her five children, Jodi Sue Adams and husband Burt, Julie Metrejean and husband Nelson, Joe Gerald Sanford Jr. and wife Gina, John Frank Sanford, and Jason Elliott Sanford; thirteen grandchildren, Jessica Beadle and husband Gabe, Jordan Guidry and husband Jace, Colby Adams, Rachel Gollehon and Erin, Chelsea Lin and husband Jason, Kayla Folse and husband Jacob, Kristin Hickman and husband Richard, Carolyn Sanford, Mary Margaret Sanford, Josh Gerald Sanford, Frank Sanford, Abby Sanford, Alex Sanford; 11 great-grandchildren; sister, Frankie Regan. 

Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Gerald Sanford Sr.; parents, Frank and Emmadell Gaspar; two daughters, Jena and Juana Sanford; grandson, Joseph Thomas Tobias; sister, Gaydel Simmons; two brothers, Randle Gaspar and Arthur Gaspar. 

The family would like to give special thanks to Carolyn’s caregivers, Peggy LeBlanc, Gale Percle, Luz-Maria Sanchez, and Adrianne L. Henry, for all their great care and support over the years. 

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 13, 2025, at Twin City Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Monday, January 13, 2025, at Twin City Funeral Home from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services. After services, Susie will be laid to rest next to her husband, Joe, in Morgan City Cemetery.