She was born in May 17, 1942 to Charlie and Louise Jones in Ruston, Louisiana. After graduating from Ruston High School in 1960, she went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in Education from Louisiana Tech University. During college Patricia worked at Southwest Gas and upon graduation she eventually moved to Bossier City and started a successful manufacturing company, Liberia Mfg. with her first husband, where they made drapery and bedspreads for the mobile home and hotel/motel industries. They had one daughter together, Laundi Hanson Williams. Patricia managed the company until her retirement in 2006.
She was a member of First Baptist Church in Bossier City where she met her second husband Charles Doughty. They were married in December of 1980.
Patricia loved to travel, appreciated art, read intently, and enjoyed playing with her grandchildren. Her sense of humor, quick wit, attention to detail, and easy going nature will be greatly missed. She will also always be remembered for her ability to handle life’s challenges with grace and dignity.
Patricia was preceded in death by her parents Charlie and Louise Jones. She is survived by her husband Charles Doughty; daughter Laundi Williams, husband Stephen of Choudrant, LA, children Jordan, wife Alycia, of Benton , LA, son Cade, and daughter Reagan; step-daughter Nora McTague of Redwood Meadows, Alberta, Canada; step-son Eddie of Houston, TX, wife Milly and children Jaime Delafield of Katy,TX wife Kelly, Michael and Kathryn both of Houston, TX; step-daughter Carolyn Schwartz of Bossier City, LA husband Bill, children Audrey Schmolke of Baton Rouge husband Erick, Lindsey Waller Garrett of Minden, and Megan Pulley of Benton, husband Thomas; step son- Steven of McMinnville, OR, wife Barbara and children Patrick of Lynwood, Washington, wife Diana, Samantha Doerge of Carlton, OR husband Arild; brother Frank Jones of Birmingham, AL, son Carl; brother Lonny Jones of Baton Rouge, wife Joyce and daughter Charlene Scichowski of Baton Rouge; as well as 11 great-grandchildren.
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