Imogen Mading Frierson Of Shreveport, La

Imogen Mading Frierson passed away on September 4th, 2013, after a lengthy illness. Mrs. Frierson lived an active and creative life. She was born on February 23, 1927, the daughter of Aubyn and Imogen Mading. She graduated from Byrd High School and attended Belhaven and Centenary College. During WWII, she worked on the flight line at Barksdale Air Force Base and participated in various volunteer programs for the War effort. Later, her most joyful time was spent raising dogs at Ravenswood Plantation with her husband, Lorraine Screven Frierson, Jr. They operated runs and kennels at their farm and raised various breeds for sale around the country. She also loved horses and spent hours enjoying her time in her box seat at LA Downs. She and her husband spent many wonderful weekends at their camp at Toledo Bend, along with her uncle John Wemple, her lifelong fishing buddy. When her husband passed away, she spent much time at her two churches, First Presbyterian Church and Shreveport Community Church. Mrs. Frierson enjoyed her Circle Meetings and Wise and Wonderful fellowships with her friends. She sponsored several children who could not afford summer church programs and contributed to the tuition fund at Evangel Christian Academy. Mrs. Frierson is survived by her stepdaughter, Martha Frierson Ellis, her cousins, Roy Stringfellow, Jr. and his wife Carolyn, and Jen Van Hoose. Additionally, she is survived by her grandsons, Screven Watson and his wife Sabrena, Bo Watson and his wife Teah, Andrew Ellis and his wife Stephanie, Robin Ellis and Michael Ellis. She is also survived by four great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank Pat Chapman for her love and devotion to Mrs. Frierson and Yvette Raphiel for her tender kindness and loyalty to Mrs. Frierson during her illness. A private family graveside service will be held at Forest Park Cemetery East on Saturday, September 7th at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers the family is asking those who would like to remember Mrs. Frierson with a donation may do so by contributing to The Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana.