PATRICIA RUFFIN MCCULLUM

Patricia Ann Ruffin McCullum, a homemaker, departed this life at her residence on Thursday, January 16, 2025, at the age of 69. She was a native of Avondale, LA and a resident of New Orleans, LA. Patricia was a graduate of Lincoln High School. Wife of Issac McCullum. Devoted mother of Barbara (Joseph) Sterling, Gerald, Elaine, Kevin, and Alexander Ruffin, and the late Arthur Ruffin. Great grandmother of the late Darnell Blunt, Jr. Daughter of the late Clarence Ruffins, Sr. and Bertha Jones. Beloved sister of Evelyn (Clarence) Chancellor, Irma Martin, Bertha (Dan) Jenkins, Shirley Ruffins, and the late Clarence, Jr., Elijah, and James Ruffin, Dorothy Hayes, Mary and Laura Ruffin. Patricia was preceded in death by her first love and father of her children Gerald “Gator” Lucas. Also cherishing her memories are 10 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Celebration of Life at Davis Mortuary Service, 230 Monroe Street, Gretna, LA on Friday, January 31, 2025, at 10:00a.m. Rev. Antoine J. Anthony of Buchanan Baptist Church in Stamps, AR, officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00a.m. until service time at the parlor. Interment: Restlawn Park Cemetery-Avondale, LA .To view and sign the guestbook, please go to www.davismortuaryservice.com.

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