HOMER, La. -- A Claiborne Parish woman "known for her cooking" died late Tuesday night in a house fire.

Donald Malray said his mother, Dorothy Dean Malray, 88, was at home alone when the fire was reported just before 10:30 p.m. in the 500 block of Liberty Hill Road in Homer.

Claiborne Parish Fire District No. 6 firefighters arrived to find the house fully involved. Dorothy Malray was found dead inside.

Donald Malray said his mother was still very active.

"She was still canning and getting ready for the holidays," he added.

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