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Patricia Mitcham "Patsy" Lewis
1935 - 2020
Patricia Mitcham "Patsy" Lewis
1935 - 2020
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Patricia Lewis Obituary
Shreveport, -
Funeral services for Patricia "Patsy" Mitcham Lewis will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 1815 Marshall St., Shreveport, LA. Visitation will be held at 10:00 a.m. Burial will immediately follow at Forest Park Cemetery, St. Vincent. Reverend Morris Lewis, III and Reverend Bryan Hawthorne will officiate.
Patsy was born on December 15, 1935 in Ida, Louisiana to Olen Floyd Mitcham and Leita Ferguson Mitcham and passed away Saturday, March 14, 2020 in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Patsy graduated from Fair Park High School in 1953 attended Centenary College of Louisiana where she was a member of the choir. She truly had a passion for gardening enjoyed working in her garden, she especially loved her orchids and was a proud member of the Shreveport Orchid Society. Patsy was a world renowned teddy bear artist and owned Louisiana Bear Company.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tommy Lewis; sisters, Wanda Jean Rinehart and Virginia Chandler and son-in-law, Michael O' Daniel. She is survived by her daughters, Julie Boatner and husband, Eric and Leita Boatman and husband, Terry; four grandchildren, Aaron, Melody, Molly and Jonathan and two great-grandchildren, Colton and Scott.
Serving Patricia as pallbearers will be Terry Boatman, Eric Boatner, Aaron Boatman, Jonathan Boatner, Terry Gardner and Chuck Rinehart.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials may be made to St. Jude's, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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March 18, 2020
Julia - Remembrance from Tom and Billie Myers.
We attended Lakeshore Baptist Church w/your family. Clay Myers participated in your GA program when he was a little boy. Your Mother was always so
sweet and kind to me and I remember her kindness. We moved to TX 13 yrs ago; however Clay and grandson reside in Bossier City. I know you will miss your Mother everyday and I pray your sweet memories will bless you in the days to come. Much love and prayers.
The Oaks of Louisiana Administration and Staff
March 17, 2020
We are saddened to lose a member of our Oaks of Louisiana family and hope that the memories of love and laughter shared bring you peace. While there are no words to ease the loss you bear, we send our sincere thoughts and prayers to your family.
The Oaks of Louisiana Administration and Staff
Sonya Lee Alexander
March 16, 2020
Patsy was our wonderful, talented neighbor on Lakeway! My daughter loved to go visit Patsy and Tommy and look at all those beautiful bears! She loved babysitting their precious grands and trading for bears, She ended up with several, which she still cherishes in CA. I send my condolences to the whole family! My love to all of you, Sonya Lee(Alexander)
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Patsy Dauzat Lavery
March 16, 2020
Loved Mrs. Lewis. There are so many memories growing up and being at her house. Julie and Mikes wedding plans and being in the wedding. She was such a good friend over the years. Will definitely miss her and seeing the updates of her on Facebook. Loved shopping at the Louisiana Bear Co. when she and Tommy had it. Hated to see it close.
Teresa and Patsy with the plush Patsy made.
Teresa Brigham
March 15, 2020
I remember when their store was opened, I would work giftwrap with Patsy. She said we worked well together and we did. I loved seeing her at the store. She was so creative in making the stuffed animals just a little more special. I have several of her plush that she made. I have the one lop she made. She was so generous in all she did. I love her so much. I'm glad she's in heaven now. I have no doubt in that.
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