Doris Carrington Founders Friendship Baptist Church in Fullerton, California

Doris Constance Carrington, affectionately known as “Sister C,” was born Doris Constance Jones on September 30, 1937, in Alexandria, Louisiana, to Albert and Clara Jones Sr. As the eldest of four children, she exhibited leadership, strength, and grace from an early age, traits that would define her life and ministry. Raised in a Christ-centered home, she accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Savior at the age of seven, beginning a lifelong walk of faith.

The family later moved to Los Angeles, California, where they became devoted members of Paradise Baptist Church. Under the leadership of Pastor AJ Iverson Sr., Doris’s gifts began to develop. She founded the church’s Youth Department, spoke in various settings, and demonstrated a deep love for God’s Word and God’s people. Her commitment to ministry and her conviction in her faith were evident from the start.

Education was a central part of Doris’s life. She often said, “If man can put it in a book, you can take it out,” reflecting her belief in personal growth and discipline. She graduated from Jefferson High School, Los Angeles City College, and later earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from California State University, Los Angeles.

In the late 1950s, while serving faithfully at Paradise Baptist Church, she met Reverend James Donald Carrington. Their courtship, marked by persistence and shared faith, led to their marriage on April 9, 1960. Together, they built a family and a ministry, raising two children, Darlene Denise and Roderick DeHaven.

On May 20, 1964, Reverend Carrington and Doris, along with a small group of believers, helped establish Friendship Baptist Church in Fullerton, California. From that moment, Sister C became the First Lady of Friendship, serving faithfully in that role for nearly five decades. She cherished memories of shared meals, ministry work, childcare, and the spirit of unity that defined their early years.

Doris’s life was marked by service, faith, and a deep commitment to her church and community. Her legacy continues through the ministry she helped build and the lives she touched. Her passing on February 20, 2026, leaves a lasting impact on those who knew her and the church she loved.

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