Arwin Patrick Bascle

Born in 1955 into a farming family in Tallulah, Arwin enjoyed an idyllic childhood with a level of personal autonomy and freedom to roam that is now rare.

After graduating from the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Arwin moved to Baton Rouge. A short stint at the Wright and Percy Insurance Agency in 1981 led to her involvement in the last campaign of former U.S. Senator Russell Long. Next came work for the Louisiana House of Representatives Labor Committee, then the House Commerce Committee. She subsequently set out on her own as a political consultant, quickly establishing a reputation for integrity, honesty, passion and hard work.

Arwin was known for being fiercely loyal to and protective of those she loved. She disdained sanctimony, puffery, hypocrisy, racism, bigotry and misogyny. The many people who requested that she keep a confidence can take solace in knowing it will be buried with her.

She was authentic, and hers was a monumental standard of friendship.

Arwin is survived by her beloved son Ryan Nichols, his daughter Grace, his wife Tess, her sons McKinley and Justin and their granddaughter Harper; her twin brother Warren Scott "Pat" Patrick, Jr.; sisters Nancy Patrick (husband John) and Cheryl Landry (husband Winston); cherished cousins Charlotte Wright, Scottie McKnight and her husband Markham. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nell Hammond Patrick and Warren Scott Patrick, Sr.

Her friends are too numerous to list, but it was one’s good fortune to be one, and you know who you are.

Tallulah is but 138 miles from Baton Rouge. Arwin never forgot her roots there, returning often, speaking almost daily to her brother Pat. Yet in her all too brief time on earth, Arwin traveled light years from where she grew up. In the original sense of the word, she was…awesome.

The family would like to thank Hospice of Baton Rouge for its support in caring for our beloved Arwin in her final days. And heartfelt thanks and profound gratitude to Shonda Ellis and Kristle Green for their amazing dedication and care.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests a charitable contribution to:

The Clover House (formerly Kingsley House)(https://www.clovernola.org/give/)

American Cancer Society Patrick F. Taylor Hope Lodge (https://www.cancer.org/support-programs-and-services/patient-lodging/hope-lodge/new-orleans.html)

Hospice of Baton Rouge (https://www.hospicebr.org)

Visitation will take place Monday, April 21, from 4:00-6:00 pm at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government Street, with a later date to be determined for a Celebration of Life and Burial plans in Tallulah, La.