Patsy Cunningham Collura

"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalms 46:10. Patsy Cunningham Collura was born October 4, 1943, in Albany, LA to the late Wallace and Inez Bernard Cunningham Stewart. She passed away March 20, 2025, in Hammond, LA surrounded by family. Patsy was a parishioner of Holy Ghost Catholic Church and retired as the Accounts Payable supervisor with Lallie Kemp Hospital in Independence, LA. Her yard was her sanctuary. She loved a manicured lawn, and working in her flower beds on a sunny day. Patsy also loved to cook and enjoyed family gatherings. She was an avid sports fan and enjoyed watching the Astros and L.S.U. Above all, Patsy loved the Lord. She is survived by her devoted husband of 59 years, Luke S. Collura, Sr.; loving children, Cheryl Venable (Mark), Luke S. Collura, Jr., and Rebecca Cowart (Mark); sister, Margie Cunninham Middleton; brother, Bradley Stewart (Beverly), precious grandchildren, Randee, Alexis, Katie (Colby), Sarah (Kevin), Collin, Steve-Alan, Maci, and Andrew; and cherished great grandchildren, Ryleigh, Brossie, Boston, Sophie, Aria, John-Michael, Brixx, Demi, Jeno, and Jolie. In addition to her parents, Patsy is preceded in death by her step father, Warren Stewart, and her sister, Wallace-Faye Cunningham Dean. Visitation will be at Harry McKneely & Son Funeral Home, 2000 North Morrison Boulevard, Hammond, Monday, March 24, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. until religious services at 11:00 a.m. conducted by Father Cayet Mangiaricina and Rev. Sarah Allen Morgan. Interment will follow in Kinchen Cemetery on Dubois Road in Holden, La.

 “Stay, be still, and rest my child.”

In honor of Patsy's love for flowers, the family would like to encourage floral arrangements. Please contact Hammond Florist for more information. For a list of more florist options please visit the Harry McKneely main page.