Doris Amanda Self Eggers, 85, passed away Feb. 6, 2012, at the Carpenter
House of St. Joseph Hospice in Baton Rouge. She was a native of Leesville and a resident of Baton Rouge for 60 years. She was a loving mothers, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her life revolved around her family. When her children were young, she
was active in every area of their lives and was a great support to her husband, Preston, in his years of working with Associated General Contractors. As she became a grandmother, she continued to be a nurturing, supportive participant. Another great
love was Jefferson Baptist Church. The church became an extended and her friends in Brother French’s Sunday school class were dear, close companions. God’s timing is perfect, and in a time of need He provided a helpmate and friend, Diane Ellis. Diane
was a great support, and our family is grateful.
Doris is survived by her two sons, Dr. Stan Eggers and his wife, Lee and Glen Eggers and his wife, Yancine; a grandson, Preston Labry Eggers; five granddaughters: Annsley Eggers Popov, Dr.
Kendal Eggers O’Hare, Camden Taylor Eggers, Sydney Louise Eggers, and Margaret Amanda Eggers; and three great-grandchildren, Preston Vasil Popov, Palmer Adeline Popov, and Piersen Ava O’Hare. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years,
Statie Preston Eggers, Jr. and her parents, Sidney Albert Self and Martha Gertrude Newman Self.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Feb. 8 and from 10 a.m. until the funeral service at 11 a.m. on Feb. 9 at Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825
Government St. The service will be conducted by Rev. T. C. French. Pallbearers will be Preston L. Eggers, Chris Popov, Preston Popov, Dr. Preston O’Hare, Bingham Stewart, Dennis Phillips, Dr. Billy Eggers, and Ken Naquin. Honorary pallbearers are
Annsley Popov, Dr. Kendal O’Hare, Camden Eggers, Sydney Eggers, and Margaret Eggers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to Jefferson Baptist Church, 9135 Jefferson Highway, Baton Rouge, La. 70809, or to a charity of choice.