Patricia Ann Duskin was born in Lettsworth, LA and raised and lived her life in Simmesport, LA on August 9, 1951, to the late Ada Draper Duskin and David Duskin. A devoted mother, grandmother, sister, and faithful member of Tree of Calvary Baptist Church, Patricia’s life was built on strength, service and unwavering faith. Patricia was a member of the combined choir, Sunday school, and Daughters of Eve.
Patricia was known for being a strong and devoted Christian, a woman who believed wholeheartedly in God’s grace and healing power. She often reminded those around her, “By HIS stripes I am healed”. Her faith guided her through every season of life and became the foundation she passed on to her family.
She loved going to church, keeping things in order, and making sure her home and family were cared for. Patricia was the steady rock for her siblings and children, the one everyone leaned on for comfort, laughter, and prayers. Patricia was also a dedicated worker, serving her community faithfully for over 40 years.
Patricia is survived by her daughter, Sheila Duskin of Alexandria, LA; her grandchildren, Kelsey Duskin, Brikeysha Duskin, Joshua Guillot, Justin Guillot, and Jared Guillot all of Alexandria, LA; sisters Lou Williams (Greg) of Baker, LA and Vivian McGhee of Simmesport, LA, Vera Duskin of Moreauville, LA, Leatha Duskin of Moreauville, LA, and Rilla Duskin of Houston, TX; brothers: Henry Duskin (Patricia) of Mansura, LA, Samuel Duskin (Veronica) of Marksville, LA, Kevin Duskin, John Draper, Clyde Draper, all of Simmesport, LA. She is survived by a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins and loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her beloved mother Ada Draper Duskin, beloved father David Duskin and beloved son David Michael Duskin.
Her family finds comfort in the words of Psalm 23, a scripture she held dear and lived by:
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”
“And when this life is over, I’m gonna live again
Gonna trade this cross for a crown
No, this is not the end
And when You call my name, I will take my rest
There’s a mansion in glory and You’re gonna meet me there”
Please keep the family in prayer.
~Miller & Hill “The Funeral Directors”