Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....BAGWELL, PATRICIA CURRY  November 23, 2015
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News Star World - November 24, 2015
PATRICIA CURRY BAGWELL

Patricia Curry Bagwell passed away after a brief illness on Monday, November 
23, 2015. She was 89 years old.

She will be known for her quiet sophistication, keen judgment, and love of 
family and friends. Pat was an avid reader, accomplished bridge player, and a 
true sports fan. LSU Football and the New Orleans Saints were two of her 
favorite topics. She traveled this country and the world and had a life of 
experiences for which she was very grateful.

Born in Natchez, Mississippi, Pat was raised in St. Joseph, Louisiana where her 
family settled in the early 1800's. She has called Monroe home for over 60 
years.

Pat was Valedictorian of her class at Davidson High School in St. Joseph. She 
was a graduate of the University of Alabama where she was member of the Phi Mu 
sorority. As part of the inaugural class, she became one of the first females 
to complete the masters of business program at the University of Alabama, 
School of Business.

It was at school that Pat met Stan Bagwell. They were married in 1950 
celebrated 50 years of marriage before his death in 2000.

She and Stan were the founders of First Finance & Thrift and later Stan Bagwell 
Imports. Pat served as CEO of Mound Place LLC. She was a member of the Panola 
Company Limited Board of Directors. Throughout her life, Pat continued her 
family's legacy managing investments in banking, agribusiness, and real estate.

Pat was active in the civic and philanthropic community, and was a long time 
member of Grace Episcopal Church.

She participated in a variety of endeavors including her Travel Club, Thursday 
Bridge Club, Investment Club, and the Potpourri Book Club.

In 2012, Pat partnered with David Harding of Legacy Preservation Partners to 
write and compile a memoire entitled UP RIVER, DOWN RIVER A Family Lands in 
Tensas. This manuscript was a true gift to her family and our community as it 
chronicled the journey of her family as they emigrated from Europe ultimately 
finding a home in Tensas Parish. Two editions were printed, and a family 
highlight was a book signing benefitting the St. Joseph's Arts Council in 2013.

She is survived by three children, her daughter, Dr. Jan Bagwell Johnston and 
husband, Dix Johnston of Monroe, son, Curry Bagwell of Monroe, and son, Norm 
Bagwell and wife, Robin Bagwell of Dallas, Texas.

Pat has seven grandchildren including Jessica Johnston, Mary Ann Johnston, 
Curry Bagwell, Jr., Jennifer Hoychick, Christopher Bagwell, Lauren Patricia 
Bagwell, and Nolan Bagwell.

She was especially proud of her great grandchildren Addie Bagwell, Christian 
Bagwell, Lily Katherine Hoychick, Emme Hoychick, and Ellie Hoychick.

A visitation will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in Kilbourne Hall on 
Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at 9:00 AM with a memorial service to follow in 
the sanctuary at 10.30 AM with The Reverend Richard Norman officiating. 
Interment will be at 12:30 PM in Natchez, Mississippi at the family place in 
the Old Natchez City Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Christopher Bagwell, Curry Bagwell, Jr., Nolan Bagwell, Tim 
Hoychick, Brooks Watson, Rusty Ratcliff, Steve Brunson, and Derek Daniels. 
Honorary pallbearers are Ed Seymour, Jr., Lovell Hayden, Dix Johnston, Dr. 
Robert Wood, , Bob Giles, David Harding, Pete Caston, Robert Lee Curry, and The 
Board of Directors of Panola Company Limited.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any donations be made to the PKD 
Foundation, Grace Episcopal Church, or the St. Joseph's Art Council

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