Patsy Bond Obituary
Patsy was born December 12, 1934 in Harrisonburg, LA and passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 in Ruston, LA. Patsy graduated from LSU with her Master's Degree and was a Home Economist. In 1970 she met and later married the love of her life, Larry Mack Bond, Sr. Patsy and Larry built their house in 1971 and made Ruston their home. They spent life together, until his passing in 2017, doing what they loved, traveling the country in their truck and RV. For many years, Larry and Patsy were members of the Caney Lake Sam's Camping Club. Patsy had a passion for dancing, which was shown by teaching square dancing to others.
Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Mack Bond, Sr. She is survived by her son, Larry Bond and wife Alicia; daughter, Kay Bond and fiancé James White; grandsons, Wyatt Gates and wife Casady, and Colin Bond; great-granddaughter, Paisley Gates; sisters, Emilee Green and Dorothy Doughty. Patsy is also survived by step-grandsons, Paul White and Phillip White; and step-great-grandchildren: Kaden White, Kearstie White, Joshua White, Kaleb White, Laynie White, Sadie White, Braxton White, Avery White, and Anna Marie Cabasos; numerous nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.
Serving as pallbearers will be Wyatt Gates, Matthew Gates, Phillip White, Craig Kent, Brent Norris, and James White. Honorary pallbearers are Keith Elliott, Waggoner Russell, and Gary Beasley.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, Friday, at Rock Corner Baptist Church. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please visit: www.owensmemorialfuneralhome.com
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The Staff of Owens Funeral Home
September 24, 2025
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