MAYOLA FRYOU McDONALD
December 19, 1947 - August 10, 2020
Funeral services celebrating the life of Mayola Fryou McDonald will be held Saturday, August 15, 2020, at 11:00 a.m. at Ibert’s Mortuary in Franklin. Following the service she will be laid to rest with her beloved husband in the Franklin Cemetery Mausoleum. Father Joel Faulk will conduct the services. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Ibert’s, with 10:00 a.m. recitation of the Holy Rosary.
May, as she was affectionately known, was a native of Morgan City and a longtime resident of Franklin who passed away at the age of 72 on Monday, August 10, 2020. She was the youngest of six children born to William and Rita Fryou. On June 1, 1963, she married the love of her life, Charles McDonald. They were blessed with two sons, David and Preston. In her early years May worked for herself as a beautician out of their home in Amelia. Following her 20 years as a beautician, May worked as a caterer until going to work for Cypress Bayou Casino, where she worked for 14 years until retiring to care for her husband.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend, who loved having family over for a visit. May had a vibrant personality with a beautiful smile to match. She was definitely a people person and enjoyed visiting with friends and meeting new people. She was also a great cook and loved to bake cakes. She always made sure that no one left her home hungry. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
Survivors include her two sons, David Charles McDonald and his wife Verna and Preston Charles McDonald and his wife Jessica; two granddaughters, Kristi Boudreaux and Macy McDonald; one great granddaughter, Jolie Boudreaux; three siblings, Lester Fryou Sr. and his wife Lois, Lucille Blanchard and her husband Diny, and Viola Ohmer; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Charles Preston McDonald; her parents, William Fryou and Rita Verrett Fryou; sisters and brothers-in-law, Bessie and Blaise Mabile and Thelma and Etienne Daigle; and a brother-in-law, Gerald Ohmer Sr.
Serving pallbearers will be Mike McDonald, Glynn Head, Bobby McDonald, Mark Fryou, BJ Packard Jr., Julius Blanchard, and Randy Jett.
The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Herschel and Brendy Sauce, May’s neighbors, for always being there for her.
In keeping with government mandate, Ibert’s Mortuary can allow for 100 guests in its facility for visitation and can accommodate 50 guests in its chapel. All guests are asked to wear face masks as well as adhere to social distancing protocols upon entry of the funeral home.
Family and friends may view the obituary online by visiting www.iberts.com and are encouraged to share their condolences, cherished memories, love, and support for the family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Ibert's Mortuary, Inc., 1007 Main Street, Franklin, LA 70538, (337) 828-5426.