Dorothy Lou Fairchild, 77, of Port O’Connor passed away April 23, 2015. She was born June 17, 1937 in Eagle Rock, Missouri to the late Joseph Stringer, Sr. and Anna Stringer.

Dorothy had been in sales, fishing store management, house keeping and making beautiful creations.

Her passion was to fish and make home-made 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, 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 brothers Aaron Stringer, Hershel (Bud) Stringer, George Stringer, John Stringer, and Verlin Stringer. Also preceded in death by her grandson Brandon Scott Coones.

A memorial service was held Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Fisherman’s Chapel in Port O’Connor.

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