Dorothea "Dottie" Mary Myers

Dorothea "Dottie" Mary Myers, of Hainesport, passed away on Sunday, May 24, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was 89. Born in Mt. Holly, NJ; the daughter of the late James and Maryanna (Grover) Coverly. Dottie did not pursue a college degree, but rather prepared for a career in business completing various courses in her high school years at Mount Holly High School. She would go on to attend several workshops and self-improvement seminars pertaining to her field, while moving forward in her profession. She started at Howard Johnsons, off exit 5 of the NJ Turnpike, and advanced through several positions and organizations to finish her career working as Business Administrator of Hainesport Twp. Board of Education and retiring in 2001. She was an active member of First Baptist Church in Mount Holly, serving on the Board of Trustees, teaching Sunday School, and singing in the choir. Upon graduation from high school in 1954, she met the love of her life, and Active-Duty Serviceman who was stationed at nearby McGuire AFB, and whom had started attending services regularly. They were married, and while he continued to serve in the Military and NJ Air National Guard, they built their home in the nearby town of Hainesport where they raised 2 children. They were married for 70 years, and never moved from the home they built together. Dottie was an active leader for several years with the local girl scout troop, she loved going to the beach to just relax and hear the waves crashing on the beach. She enjoyed working on puzzles with her family, and was often found after work reading a book on a swing in the back yard while dinner was in the oven. She also loved to travel, and would plan vacations to show her kids as much of America as possible while they were growing up. By the time the kids were in high school, only 5 states had not been explored. She was a loving mom-mom to her 5 grandkids, whom she enjoyed spending time with, and supporting their interests of dance and sports. She most recently became a great mom-mom welcoming a 4th generation to the family. She is survived by her loving husband of 70 years, Lester Eugene “Gene” Myers Jr.; daughter, Debbie Stewart and her husband Joseph; son, Randy Myers; grandchildren, Kristen Stewart, Julie Hancock (Justin), Rachael Stewart, Diane Myers, and Matthew Myers; great-granddaughter, Elaina; numerous nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her visitation on Saturday, May 30th from 10-11 AM at Perinchief Chapels, 438 High St., Mt. Holly. Funeral services will be held at 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment to follow at Mount Holly Cemetery, Mt. Holly. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Dorothea’s memory to the First Baptist Church of Mt. Holly, 1341 Woodlane Rod., Eastampton, NJ 08060.

Dorothea "Dottie" Mary Myers

August 8, 1936 - May 24, 2026