Sylvia was born September 26, 1932 in rural Vermilion Parish, one of two daughters to the late Eddie Gerard and the late Oline LeBlanc Gerard. She was the valedictorian of her graduating class at her alma mater, Delcambre High School.
She retired from the State of Louisiana, Iberia Parish Health Unit with over 25 years of faithful and dedicated service and was able to enjoy her retirement to its fullest. She and her husband Carroll Lee, often took trips to their two favorite destinations, Galveston and Biloxi, for a bit of shopping and dining. They both enjoyed dining out with some of their favorites being Duffy’s and Seafood Connection, and Gaido’s on the seawall in Galveston. Above all, she loved being with her children and their families. We will miss her dearly, but know that we will one day be reunited with her. Rest in peace. We love you.
Those left to cherish her memory are her sons, Jerome Vincent (Patti), Kent Vincent (Denise) and Gerard Vincent (Rhonda); her five grandchildren, Kristin Vincent, Ashlee Broussard (Brandon), Damon Vincent (Alyssa), Kramer Vincent (Lauren) and Shanna Vincent Walet (Ross); four great grandchildren, Wyatt Vincent, Libby Vincent, Graham Walet and Knox Vincent; and her only sister, Gloria Gerard Estis.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Carroll Lee Vincent.
A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating Sylvia’s life will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, May 23 at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church. Fr. Buddy Breaux, Pastor, will be the celebrant. Following the mass, she will be laid to rest with her husband in the church mausoleum.
Visiting hours will be held at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Tuesday from 12:00 pm until time of Mass, with the Rosary being recited at 1:00 pm.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Damon Vincent, Kramer Vincent, Brandon Broussard, Ross Walet, Carl Viator and Michael Vincent.
The family would like to extend the sincerest gratitude to the staff of Maison du Monde, and to her caregivers, Alice Pacetti, Jenee Creighton and Shelby Chambers for their care and compassion shown to our dear mother. You are greatly appreciated.
Relatives and friends are encouraged to share their condolences and memories with the family by visiting Sylvia’s memorial page at www.evangelinedelcambre.com
Evangeline Funeral Home of Delcambre is in charge of arrangements.
