By Edgar on February 17th, 2016

    A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Patsy Peterson Hubley on February 6 in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Many with the Rev. Dan O’Connor officiating. Interment followed in St. John the Baptist Catholic Cemetery under the direction of John Kramer & Son Funeral Home. Patsy Peterson Hubley, 85, of Alexandria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 3, 2016, in her residence with her family by her side. She is preceded in death by her parents, William Elvin and Gladys Cook Peterson; daughter, Jacqueline Ann Hubley Blanda; grandsons, Joseph Blanda and Brett McKenzie and brothers, Halvor Peterson and Lambert Peterson. Patsy was a graduate of Many High School, and attended Business College, which led to her 40-year career as a supervisor auditor for the United States Department of Agriculture. Although she had a career, she was a dedicated wife and mother, who never missed a school function or family activity. Patsy was always conscientious in her work. She was reserved and kind, always giving to those in need. Patsy cherished her collection of antiques and glassware. She was fortunate to have a wonderful husband for 66 years. He was always there to love and pamper her. One of her favorite pastimes with Jack was sharing time together with nature and observing wildlife especially the birds that visited daily. Patsy was a beautiful woman who was always happiest when she was surrounded by her family. Those left to cherish her memory include her husband, Jack L. Hubley of Alexandria; children, Sherry Hubley Givens of Houston, Texas, Kathy Hubley McCray of Little Rock, Arkansas and William David Hubley and his wife, Karen, of Alexandria; granddaughter, Angela Cring, who was raised by her grandparents from the age of 10 after the death of her mother, Jacqueline; eight other grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren, and 1 great –great grandchild. She also leaves behind her sister, Phyllis Patton Paul of Marthaville and sisters-in-law, Jewel Peterson of Many and Gweneth Peterson of Shreveport. Pallbearers honored to serve were Wes McCray, Brad Mc- Cray, Scott Smith, Chris Cring, Boyd Peterson, Norman Peterson, Carl Miller, and Allen Gremboweic. Honorary pallbearers were Rusty Werline, Todd Diviney, Jim Hubley, Halvor Bo Peterson, and Dr. Grover Hubley. To extend online notes of condolence to the Hubley Family, please visit www.kramerfunerals.com.