Doris Hoskins McCoin

"Doris Hoskins McCoin, 91, died Tuesday June 18 in Baton Rouge. Her visitation and celebration of life will be held from 5 to 8 pm on Tuesday June 25 at Rabenhorst East Funeral Home at 11000 Florida Boulevard in Baton Rouge. A funeral Mass will be held from 10 to 11 am on Wednesday June 26 at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church at 445 Marquette Avenue, followed by interment at Greenoaks Memorial Park. Doris was born on November 19, 1927 in New Orleans and moved with her family to Baton Rouge in 1941. She was a graduate of Baton Rouge High School in 1944, attended LSU, and enjoyed 59 years in Baton Rouge together with her husband, Thomas H "Tommy" McCoin, from their marriage in 1947 until his death in 2006. Doris was a proud grandmother to Scott and Ashley Frisby. She was also adored by her large extended family of brothers, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces whom she generously welcomed and hosted many times over the decades at her and Tommy's home in Baton Rouge. Doris played a big role in many people's lives. She was a selfless caretaker for her mother, her aunt, and Tommy's parents. She was the organizer that kept the trains running in the family, whether by planning events or by planning transitions. She was deeply appreciated by her family for her ability to fix things, whether it be a piece of furniture or a sibling's confidence. She was an avid games player, whether with her weekly bridge group or with someone in her family, and was also an avid gardener. She was a close friend to many in her neighborhood, Church, and community. Doris was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Hedwige Hoskins, her husband Tommy McCoin, her daughter Stephanie McCoin Frisby, her sister Ethyl Hoskins, her brother Dick Hoskins, and her brother Dan Hoskins. She is survived by her brother, Jerry Hoskins. If you are so inclined, please send a tribute gift to the Alzheimer's Association in memory of Doris Hoskins McCoin.