Carla was born in Dalton, Georgia, on June 2, 1969, and departed this life on October 26, 2021. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl Ray Howard, Leslie Paniagua, and Jared Howard. She is survived by her husband, David French; her children: Tiffany and Jarred Sink, Michael and Natassja French, Joshua and Ashlyn French; her father and mother, Ron and Portia Anderson; and her grandchildren: Mia French and Zandra Sink.
She had open-heart surgery on October 20th and had a successful operation. She shortly passed away, at age 52, just a few days after recovering from surgery at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo, UT.
David met Carla on a blind date with friends in Georgia. Five days later, they eloped in Ringgold, Georgia, July 9, 1990. One year after that, they were sealed in the Los Angeles Temple. They were together on this earth for 31 years and will be reunited in the celestial kingdom.
Carla was an amazing mother, wife, grandmother, and a friend. She loved sewing, arts and crafts, genealogy, and serving in the temple. She came from humble beginnings, bringing us love and happiness wherever she could. She was as involved as she could be with her family and other loved ones. As she raised her kids, the friends of her kids would soon come to call her, “Mama French”. She was the cool mom, and the mom that was there to take care of all of the other kids while on trips for school functions and other activities.
Everyone that she knew, she loved them fiercely. The little things in life were important to her and they all added up to the enormous love that she gave. Her smile was that little bit of sunshine that everybody needed and her laugh was infectious. To know Carla was to know what home felt like.
A viewing will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021, from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. in the morning, at the Spanish Vista Church Building, 1167 South 1700 East, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 1, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. in the morning, at the Spanish Vista Church Building, 1167 South 1700 East, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660. Interment to follow at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery, 420 South 400 East, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660
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Amy Bailey says
October 30, 2021 at 7:18 pmI am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with all of the family during this time.
Colleen Peck says
October 31, 2021 at 2:31 amWe are so sad to hear about Carla. We got to know her very well at the Payson Temple. She will be greatly be missed. We send you our condolences at this trying time.
Gregory Elrod says
October 31, 2021 at 3:17 amCarla was an old friend back in high school. One of the few I respected, always treated people with respect and expected the same in return. Rest in peace old friend.
Susan & Scott Beckstrom says
October 31, 2021 at 3:27 amOur thoughts and prayers are with Carla’s family at the most difficult time. She truly as an amazing person and will be missed at the temple.
Scott & Susan Beckstrom says
October 31, 2021 at 3:29 amOur thoughts and prayers are with the French family at this most difficult time. She truly was a Christ like individual and will be missed at the Payson temple.
Denise Bartholomew says
November 21, 2021 at 9:00 pmOur thoughts and prayers for comfort for your family. I got to know Carla when her son, Michael, was in the Spanish Fork High School band with my son, Jay Dee Bartholomew. We had so much fun on those band trips to competitions and on tour. I’ll always remember her smile and how she cared for everyone.
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