Doris Lyerly, age 95, entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 7, 2021. Mrs. Lyerly was a native of Amite, La and was a longtime resident of Metairie, LA. Mrs. Lyerly was preceded in death by her husband, Baker Lyerly; her son, Bruce Lyerly; her mother, Irma Robertson; her father, Reese Robertson and her sister, Olga Brunson. She is survived by her children, Dr. Wayne Lyerly (Wendi), Wanda Owens and Barry Lyerly (Jan); her grandchildren, Kristen Crouch (Bryan), Kyle Owens (Sarah), Kelly Parker (Shelly), David Lyerly, Traci Lyerly Cougle, Casey, Courtney and Cody and her great grandchildren, Bethany, Amanda, Grace, Rose, Gem, Rain, Gale, Gage, Gear, Archer, Aurora, True, Ever and Violet. In loving memory of a very special mother, daughter, & grandmother. She will always be in our hearts and will be missed by everyone. She spent her life sharing with her family & friends. She was constantly baking for her church family and friends. She loved her church and served in many capacities such as a children's Sunday School teacher, XYZ older church members group and organizer of Nursing Home activities. She was the first secretary of Parkview Baptist Church. Our mother enjoyed her church and enjoyed being there whenever the doors were open. In addition to church activities, she was able to travel with her son, Barry and family, to many exciting places. Her life was filled with many exciting adventures and fun memories. She also loved working in her yard and decorating her home and entertaining friends and family. We will miss her dearly but know that she is reuniting with other dear loved ones and enjoying singing with the angels in Heaven. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home, 4747 Veterans Memorial Blvd., near Clearview Pkwy., in Metairie, LA on Thursday morning, January 14, 2021 beginning at 9:00 AM with a funeral service to follow at 11:00 AM in Leitz-Eagan Funeral Home’s Chapel. Interment will be in the Garden of Memories Cemetery. Masks are mandatory while attending services. The online guestbook is available at www.leitzeaganfuneralhome.com.