Patricia Folse Douglas

A private Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Patricia is survived by her only child, Angela, and son-in-law, Steve; 3 granddaughters, Nicole, Tori, and Aubrie, and one great-grandson, Alexander. She is also survived by 2 brothers, Richard and Milton Folse, and many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her parents, Adolph and Leona Martin Folse, and her siblings, Earl Adam Folse, Irvin Lou Folse, Robert Folse, Dave Folse, Earline Folse Lindly, Ella Mae Folse, Helen Folse Pierce, Betty Folse Pertuit, and Sylvia Folse LeBlanc.

From her daughter, Angela:

Mom was born in Raceland, LA, then lived here on the westbank most of her adult life. She resided at Wynhoven Community Care Center apartments for seniors for about 20 years. There she met and made many new friends. She enjoyed the gatherings the complex had to offer, and she took over their shared courtyard and grew beautiful and colorful plants and flowers. The residents there called her "The Plant Lady" and it gave her pure enjoyment as it gave her something to keep her busy.

Mom had only one child, me, and my husband, Steve, and I gave her 3 granddaughters, Nicole, Tori, and Aubrie. Mom also welcomed a great-grandson, Alexander (Tori's son).

Remarkably, up until December 25, 2025, Mom was able to take care of herself for the most part. She made frequent trips to Winn Dixie, across the street from where she lived, and actually walked to her appointments at West Jefferson Clinics. She kept her home clean.

She could be very stubborn and really pushed on herself hard until her health began to fail and she declined rapidly in January of 2026.

In time, she just wore herself out. After spending time in the hospital, then in the skilled nursing center, I felt it was time for her to come home. So Steve and I brought her home with us and we took care of her until her passing. I'm so blessed to have spent her final days with her. She knew she was home with us and it gave her comfort.

Mom loved being outdoors and playing with me and my friends, playing baseball and other games. She made every season special; on Christmas we'd gather at Maw-maw and Paw-paws house with our whole big family. There were so many different foods cooked. It was all delicious.

She shared many memories with me of her childhood. The one I often think about is when she and her siblings would harvest the crops that Paw-paw had planted. This was a way of living for them.

God blessed me with a wonderful mother. She always worked hard at her jobs to raise me and keep me healthy and happy. I was truly loved.

Thank you all for the love and help you have given to Mom in her times of need throughout her lifetime.

Mom's soul is at rest, and her spirit is with God. She was so loved and will be dearly missed.

I love you, Mom!

Until we meet again.

From her nephew, Joey Pierce:

For as long as I can remember, Aunt Patsy was in my life. She was 14 years old when I was born and she never put me down. Around 16, she came and lived with us. I asked her once, where did you sleep? Nine people already in a little tiny house, she said she went from bed to bed and cuddled up with us kids.

When she married Carlos, she had only one child, Angela. My Mom helped babysit Angela while Aunt Patsy worked, and later I would stay at her house and babysit. Everyone thought Angela and I were brother and sister. Some called us Buffy and Jody (from a show called "Family Affair"). I have vivid memories of nights falling asleep and hearing the opening music to Perry Mason right around 10:00 PM.

While spending time there, I learned about Aunt Patsy's love for Tom Jones. She enjoyed a young Dolly Parton and the Porter Wagoner Show. I remember her love of glass chimes, and I can still hear them blowing in the wind. She played Angela's organ like a pro and taught herself to play some sad tunes on the harmonica.

I remember early years gathering at their house for Angela's birthday. All they had to do was invite us kids and we filled up the room. Her talents for drawing and painting were just amazing, as well as her sewing and embroidering. Pretty good cook too, that chicken stew was to die for. I just wish all could have seen her patio at Wynhoven. Gardening was a passion for her and her beautiful blooming blossoms just amazed the residents; they referred to her as "The Plant Lady".

She shared many memories of her childhood with me; of days living at Butch Hill and many good memories and times growing up in the old green house on the prairie. She said she waited on Friday nights by the window and would follow the headlights, hoping they would pull into the driveway. She loved all her siblings, and enjoyed time spent with nieces and nephews. "There was always plenty of food and cake," she said, "as we all gathered and had a great time."

Her pride was her daughter Angela, along with Steve. They created a little small family with their daughters, Nicole, Tori, and Aubrie, and even gave Aunt Patsy a great-grandson named Alexander. She loved these guys so much. At Wynhoven, she lived there close to 20 years. She made friends and attended events sponsored there. She knew how to have a good time and took advantage of social events. She always took care of herself and was too proud of her little apartment. She had it decorated so beautifully. She had little but made it work.

She never complained or felt self-pity. She was a strong-willed and hard-working woman. I will forever remember our trips to Raceland and remember that laugh. We really had some good times and she enjoyed Spahr's Seafood Restaurant so much. When she needed help I did as much as I could for her and I'm glad for it. I was too glad to have known her and had her in my life; I will always miss you Aunt Patsy.