Patsy Newsom Carter

Sue Patsy Tolar Newsom Carter was born December 23, 1927, and passed away September 4, 2025.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Susie Wigley Tolar and Charles Monroe Tolar; her spouses, Rev. Warren Aubrey Newsom and Don Carter; her sons, Warren Dale Newsom and Charles Alan "Al" Newsom; and her brothers C. M. Tolar, Jr., and George Newton Tolar.

Patsy is survived by her daughters, Anna Beth Crowson and husband, Joel, of Haughton, LA, and Lori Kay Newsom of West Monroe, LA. She is also survived by her grandchildren Jessie Newsom (Kisha), Wesley Newsom, Zachary Newsom (Keeleigh), Joanna Mangum, Whitney Crowson, Meredith Crowson, Nichol Cruz, Andrea Dark, and many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

Patsy loved her children more than anything and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was outgoing and enjoyed being around others. She loved to shop, and it didn't matter if she needed anything or not. But the thing that brought her the most joy was telling others about Jesus. For many years, she faithfully taught a Sunday School class every Sunday. Just a few weeks before passing, she was in a rehab facility recovering from a fall and asked everyone who came into the room if they knew Jesus. Her favorite book was her Bible, and she read it daily until her eye disease limited her vision. She was an accomplished singer and pianist. She directed children's choirs in several local churches, and many children in the community learned to play the piano under her patient guidance.

Patsy worked for years as a dietician for the Jackson Parish school system and later retired as the dietician for Jackson Parish Hospital. Cooking for family and others remained a passion of hers to the very end.

A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 7, 2025, at The Simple Church located on the Louisiana Boardwalk, 540 Boardwalk Blvd., in Bossier City. Visitation begins at 2:00 pm with the service following at 3:00 pm. There will be no graveside service.

We offer a special thank you to Dorothy Lee who lovingly took care of Patsy during the day and to Linda Phillips who graciously stayed with her when needed.

In lieu of flowers, we suggest gifts be given to the missions ministry at The Simple Church, 601 Benton Road, Bossier City, LA 71111.