Patsy Broom, age 79 passed away on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at her residence in Columbia, MS. She was a homemaker and for many years, cared for children in her home. Patsy was a woman of strong faith and a member of Gates Road Missionary Baptist Church. Her strength in the Lord and determined will brought her through numerous hardships in life including surviving double breast cancer. Patsy loved shopping and to travel; many times to visit family and friends alike. Because family was important to her, Pasty especially enjoyed family reunions which kept her connected with relatives she loved so dear.
Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Broom; parents, Columbus Sanford and Betsy Smith Sanford; sisters, Balzie Cavanaugh, Bobbie Nell Lowery, and Christine Gipson; and brothers, George Sanford, C.C. Sanford, and Jack Sanford. She is survived by her sons, Jerome Broom (Nancy) of Wilmington, NC, Rusty Broom (Darlane Williams), and James Broom, both of Columbia; brothers, Nathan Sanford (Joyce) of San Jose, CA, and Johnny Sanford (Kathryn) of Columbia; four grandchildren, Shane Broom, Marinda Broom, Deanna Bass, and Shane Bass; three great-grandchildren, Sean Bass, Deavannah Bass, and Natalie Bass; her caregiver and niece, Rita Lowery; and a host of other extended family.
Family will receive friends for visitation on Tuesday, July 2, 2024 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Colonial Funeral Home in Columbia followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM. Brother Everett Broome will officiate and burial will follow at Gates Road Cemetery assisted by Stephen Broom, Shannon Broom, Seth Sanford, Jackie Sanford, Keith Sanford and Justin Lowery as pallbearers.
