ST. MARY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: PLATTSMIER, MILDRED GUIDRY 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: Iberts Mortuary, Inc. Franklin, LA 70538

Died:Tuesday, May 3, 2016

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PLATTSMIER, MILDRED GUIDRY 
March 10, 1922 - May 3, 2016

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Mildred Guidry Plattsmier of Baton Rouge, Louisiana died May 3, 2016 at the age 
of 94. 
Born March 10, 1922 she grew up in Ridge, Louisiana, and was a graduate of 
Indian Bayou High School.

Mildred met and married her husband, Bennett Bernard Plattsmier, in Rayne, 
Louisiana, and they had two children, a daughter Susan Marie Plattsmier Carbo, 
and a son, Charles "Chuck" Bennett Plattsmier. In 1955 they moved to Patterson, 
Louisiana, where they resided for over 40 years. 
Mildred was a devout Catholic and was active in St. Joseph Catholic Church, 
teaching elementary catechism, guiding adults in their journey through RCIA as 
they joined the Catholic faith, and worked with the Knights of Columbus ladies 
auxiliary. A 'stay at home mom' her entire married life, husband and children 
were her life, never wavering in her love, devotion, and support of each of 
them. 
She was an accomplished seamstress, cake baker and decorator, and used her 
artistic talents in creating beautiful porcelain dolls and other items.

Mildred was preceded in death by her husband Bennett, her father Henri Guidry, 
her mother Elzia Hanks Guidry Mouton, her stepfather, Sidney Mouton, and an 
infant son, Patrick Joseph.

She is survived by her sister Gerelda Champagne, and two brothers, Harvey 
Mouton and wife Shelva Dean, and Patrick Mouton and wife Pam. She is also 
survived by her daughter Susan Plattsmier Carbo and her husband Harold; her son 
Charles Plattsmier and his wife Sally Achord Plattsmier; five grandchildren: 
Brett Carbo and wife Leanna, Stephanie Carbo Schiller and husband Andrew, Brad 
Carbo and wife Heidi, Joanna Plattsmier, and Christopher Plattsmier; and six 
great-grandchildren: Kristin Carbo, Andrea Carbo, Breanna Carbo, Olivia 
Schiller, Bradley Carbo, and Josephine Carbo.

Visitation will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Patterson, Louisiana, 
on Friday May 6, 2016 commencing at 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 with the start of the 
Catholic Rite of Christian Burial at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Patterson 
where family and friends will celebrate her life. 

Interment will follow immediately at the St. Mary Memorial Park in Patterson.

The family wants to express our heartfelt thanks to the sitters Kathy, 
Rachelle, LaTonya, Chantel, and Mattie who have been with us on this journey 
for the last 6 years, for their loving care and devotion to our mother. We also 
want to thank Hospice In His Care for their guidance and care during the past 
year.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1111 Lia St., 
Patterson, LA 

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