Carolyn Joan (Sanford) Bautch, age 76, of Whitehall, died on Tuesday, November 10, 2020 in the Trempealeau County Health Care Center in rural Whitehall after being diagnosed with COVID-19.

Carolyn was born on August 30, 1944 in Sheldon, WI to Charles "Ellis" and Evelyn (Pickering) Sanford.

Carolyn graduated from the Tony High School and was chosen to represent Badger Girl Sate, which was a veteran's program.  Carolyn earned an associates degree in cosmetology and worked in Ladysmith, Eau Claire, Arcadia and Minneapolis.  She earned a Golden Scissors award in Minneapolis for her artistic creations.

Carolyn, being a beautician, always liked to have her hair just right.  Her interests included going out to eat, going out for coffee and listening to music.  Her family was important to her and was known for her sweet and kind spirit and her infectious smile.

Carolyn married Darrell Bautch who preceded her in death on February 19, 2013.

Carolyn is survived by a brother, Philip (Myrna) Sanford of Sheldon; two sisters, Barbara Pospisil of Rice Lake and Doris Sanford of Barron; several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, Carolyn was preceded in death by two brothers, Nathan and David (earlier this year).

Funeral services are pending with the Jack Funeral Home in Whitehall.

Memorials may be designated to the Trempealeau County Health Care Center, W20298 State Road 121, Whitehall, WI 54773.