Phyllis Elaine Clark (Bastian) Obituary (1954 - 2022)

Phyllis Elaine Bastian Clark departed this life on Tuesday, June 28th, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 27th, 1954, to the late Hayward Thomas Bastian and Rosemary Populus Bastian. Phyllis was the fourth of nine siblings: Geary (Alberta) Bastian, Sr, the late Joann Bastian, Roy (the late Janice) Bastian, the late Hayward Bastian, Jr, David (Vanessa) Bastian, Sr, Charles Bastian, Bernadette Bastian, and Elizabeth (Greg) Thompson. Mrs. Clark was joined in Holy Matrimony to Mallory Anthony Clark on August 2nd, 1985. They enjoyed 37 wonderful years together. From this union, Mallory and Phyllis were blessed with two beautiful daughters, Ashley Marie Clark and Rachel (JR) Caldwell. As a devout Roman Catholic, Phyllis was a very active member of St. Philip Roman Catholic Church. She was a lector for over 40 years and served as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion. Further, she was appointed by Salvador (Butch) Moran to serve on the St. Philip Parish Church Council. Phyllis was also a dedicated follower of St. Jude Thaddeus. Mrs. Clark was a committed, steadfast educator and administrator for St. John the Baptist Parish School System for over 40 years. Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, Hayward and Rosemary Bastian; two siblings, Joann Bastian and Hayward Bastian, Jr., and in-laws, Miller and Celeste Clark. She leaves to cherish her memories, her husband, Mallory Clark; daughters, Ashley Clark and Rachel (JR) Caldwell, six siblings, and a host of nieces, nephews, loving relatives, and many friends. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2022, at St. Philip Catholic Church, 1175 LA-18, Vacherie, LA 70090. Visitation from 8am-10am. Mass beginning at 10am. Entombment to follow at church cemetery. Final care and professional services entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E. Airline Hwy., Gramercy, LA 70052. "When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a TREASURE!!" To share condolences and thoughts, and to sign guest book, please visit: www.treasurefunerals.com. Due to COVID-19 and CDC guidelines and restrictions, masks and social distancing are REQUIRED!!!