Mildred Dorothy Davis

Mildred Dorothy Davis, 89, a resident of Morgan City, La. and a native of New Orleans, La., passed away on April 4, 2010 at Teche Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Davis was one of the founding members of the Sacred Heart Thrift Store and worked there until three years ago. Mildred was a member of the Catholic Daughters, she belonged to the Samaritans, the Thursday Ladies Group, the Bulletin Committee and numerous prayer groups. Mildred enjoyed crocheting, but her favorite activity was working in her garden. She was an avid gardener, with a very green thumb and was also a member of the African Violet Club.

She is survived by her daughter, Frances (Harry) Stockdill; son Thomas (Betty) Davis Jr.; brothers, Lawrence (Ruby) Vining, Julius Vining and Ruel Vining; sister, Katherine Barras; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a former daughter-in-law and dear friend, Lynn Crappell.

Mrs. Davis is buried at the Morgan City Cemetery.