Patricia Blackwell Ray Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 6, 2023, at the age of 80, Patricia Blackwell Ray of Mandeville, Louisiana, born in Bogalusa, Louisiana passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Tillie Edward Blackwell Sr. and Lucille McGehee Blackwell; and her siblings, Tillie Edward Blackwell Jr. (Gayle) of Bogalusa, Betty Jo Lyons (Melvin) of Bogalusa and Bobby Nell Wallace (Harold) of Lanett, Alabama..

She is survived by : her husband Vernon Carl Ray of Mandeville; her goddaughters, Laura Keaveny Boudreaux (Jonathan) of Covington and Audrey Blackwell Wilkins of Mandeville, Louisiana.; and her siblings, Jerry Dale Blackwell (Judy) of Baton Rouge and Jackie Blackwell Bowles (Bob) of Metairie. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.

The family expresses their deepest gratitude to the care provided by Hospice Compassus.; In honor of Patricia, donations are welcome to be sent to Saint James Storehouse at "James Samaritan", 409 N. Jefferson Ave., Covington, LA 70433. Donations can be made online at https://jslouisiana.org.