Ouachita County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....HARVEY, PATRICIA BAYS ATKINS November 1, 2025
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NEWS STAR WORLD - NOVEMBER 3, 2025
PATRICIA BAYS ATKINS HARVEY

Funeral services will be held for Mrs. Patricia Ann Bays Atkins Harvey, age 87, 
at Rose-Neath Funeral Home, 405 East 5th Street, Homer, LA, on Wednesday, 
November 5, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., with Rev. Harrell F. Shelton, officiating. 
Interment will be at Arlington Cemetery in Homer, LA. Visitation will be at the 
funeral home from 1-1:30 p.m., prior to the service.

Patricia Ann Bays Atkins Harvey born April 20, 1938 to Ernest Earl and Blanche 
Brantley Bays in Haynesville, Louisiana. Patricia grew up in Homer, LA, as an 
only child. Her father owned the Bays PAM-AM gas station in Homer with her 
mother being a housewife. Patricia graduated from Homer High School where she 
was a member of the band playing the clarinet. She loved music and took piano 
lessons for several years. She was number 6 out of 10 of honor students in her 
graduating class. She attended Ayers Business College and decided to quit to 
marry the love of her life Joe Randall Atkins also from Homer. They had three 
children; Randall Earl Atkins (Deceased), Penny Denise Atkins Johnson (Terry 
Johnson) of Bossier City, LA, and Jody Dwayne Atkins (Connie Ferrington-
deceased) of Swartz, LA. Joe and Patricia raised their children in Monroe, LA. 
She was affectionately called “Mamaw Pat” by her grandchildren and great-
grandchildren. Patricia had four grandchildren; Brandy Atkins, Brian Atkins, 
Matthew Johnson (Kimberly Butcher), and Tiffany Johnson Tanuyan (George 
Tanuyan). She had six great-grandchildren; Joseph Atkins, Garrett Atkins, Emily 
Tanuyan, Elizabeth Tanuyan, Jaxson Cathey, and Brooklyn Caldwell.

Patricia had the strongest and longest school friendships of five called the 
gang that continued to maintain contact through their life. Patricia developed a 
love for Jesus Christ at a very early age and maintained a close walk with her 
Lord. Patricia loved to talk about Jesus and often prayed for those in need. She 
was a good listener and loved the gift of gab. She loved giving hugs and kisses 
and made those around her feel loved. Patricia will be greatly missed here on 
earth. She knows that she will once again reunite with family and friends that 
have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. For this reason, SHE IS 
REJOICING!

Patricia’s family would like to express their gratitude to The Guess Nursing 
Home and Elara Caring Hospice both of West Monroe, LA, for the care and 
compassion shown her during her final days.

Honorary pallbearers will be Matthew Johnson, Brian Atkins, George Tanuyan, 
Joseph Atkins, and Garrett Atkins.

In lieu of flowers honoring Patricia, her family suggests memorials be made to 
American Cancer Society.

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