Dorothy Lou Fairchild

Port O’Connor – Dorothy Lou Fairchild, 77, of Port O’Connor passed away April 23, 2015. She was born June 17, 1937 in EagleRock, Missouri to the late Joseph Stringer, Sr., and Anna Stringer. Dorothy had been in Sales, Fishing Store Management, housekeeping and making beautiful creations. Her passion was to fish and made homemade gifts for people. She loved to see other people smile.

She is survived by her son, Chuck Coones of Victoria; daughter Debbie Sosa of Port O’Connor; sister, Elsie Cooper of Cassville, Missouri; brothers, Herman Stringer of Cassville, Missouri, Luke Stringer of St. Clifton, Colorado, Joseph Stringer, Jr. of Buckner, Missouri; step-daughters, Gay Fairchild of Miami, Oklahoma and Kim Crowell of Royce City, Texas; 5 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. Also best friend, Michael Dykes.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother’s Aaron Stringer, Hershel (Bud) Stringer, George Stringer, John Stringer, and Verlin Stringer. She was also preceded in death by her grandson Brandon Scott Coones.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 2nd, 2015 at Fisherman’s Chapel in Port O’Connor, TX at 11 am located at 311 W. Main in Port O’Connor.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Port O’Connor Volunteer Fire Department and EMS.

Richardson Colonial Funeral Home of Port Lavaca is in charge of the arrangements.