Patsy G. Nowicki

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mrs. Patsy Gray “Blackburn” Nowicki on March 11, 2026 at the age of 87. She leaves behind her Husband James Nowicki; Daughters, Deborah Stewart Richards and Ruth Helene Mann Jordan; Brother, Johnny Blackburn (Vicki); Sister; Becky McConnico; Step-Sister, Paulett Dooley; Step-Son, Brett Nowicki; Step-Daughter, Amy Beach (Aleck); Grand Daughters Aspen Pharr (Josh), Mackenzie Beach, Mason Beach, Morgan Beach, and Linnea Nowicki; Great-Grandchildren include: Genesis Schmoeler, Grayson Schmoeler, Zane Vega, Naomi Davis, Bennett Davis, Linnea Nowicki.

Patsy was preceded in death by her beloved son, James Bennett Mann II, her beloved grandson, Dallas Christopher Richards, her Parents John Oneal Blackburn and Annie Lee Blackburn, and step-son Jimmy Nowicki..

Services will be held at Annunciation Catholic Church, 808 College Street, Columbus, MS and will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 11, 2026.

Patsy will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She loved fiercely. She was strong in her faith and belief in God.