Patricia "Patsy" Ann DePaula

September 3, 1951 - December 8, 2021

Patsy was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at the age of 70. She resided in Independence, Louisiana. Patsy started her career at Community State Bank at just 20 years old and proudly continued her career until 2018 when she retired at Whitney Hancock Bank. She was devoted catholic and a life member of Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church. Patsy was recognized and adored for her loving, sweet, and kind soul. You could always count on her to be a listening ear and to give advice when needed. Patsy was her family’s rock and could be described as the glue to the family. Family was everything to her, especially her grandchildren. You could always find her in the bleachers at every sports game cheering on her grandchildren. Patsy spent her retirement watching her grandbaby Baylor. She also enjoyed cooking and tending to her flowers in her garden. Patsy was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother, that will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Tommy DePaula; daughters, Cindy Lozier (Carl), Christie O’Neill (Joe), and Brittney Reason (Lennie); brother, Carlos Schiro (Shirley); sister, Delores Davis; grandchildren, Brennon and Haylie O’Neill, Tatum Lozier, Jude, Garrett, and Baylor Reason; and numerous nieces and nephews. Patsy is preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Josephine Schiro; father-in-law, Joseph “Flossie” DePaula; mother-in-law, Eloise Gatlin DePaula. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation held in the chapel of Brandon G. Thompson Funeral Home, 1190 Hwy 51 North Ponchatoula, on Tuesday, December 14, 2021, beginning at 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church, 620 3rd St, Independence, at 12:00 p.m. The interment will follow at Colonial Cemetery in Independence, Louisiana.