Doris Irene “Donnie” Baker Fryar

Doris Irene “Donnie” Baker Fryar, a long-time resident of Patterson, died Monday, Oct. 7, 2013, at Good Samaritan Center, Dowling Park, Fla., at the age of 89. Mrs. Donnie was a native of Kiln, Miss. 

She is survived by her son, Charles Stacey Fryar (Lisa) of Morgan City; a daughter, Donna Susan Fryar Hudson (Wayne) of Mayo, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Houston Baker of Mississippi; her husband, Cylus Charles “Charlie” Fryar of Patterson; a daughter, Sandra Jean Fryar Mendoza (Larry Mendoza) of Patterson; three brothers, Leverne Baker, Frank Baker and Charlie Mac Baker; and three sisters, Clara Elizabeth Johnson, Helen Maxine Black and Edna Merlene Findley LaCoste. 

A memorial service will be held at Bayou Vista Baptist Church Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at 10 a.m. A private graveside service will follow immediately after. 

Memorial gifts may be sent to New Beginnings Church, P.O. Box 1791, Mayo, FL 32066. Special thanks to Good Samaritan Center staff and residents of Advent Christian Village, Dowling Park, Fla. For additional information, call 386-249-9825.

ICS Crematory, Lake City, Fla., is in charge of final arrangements.