ANNIE MAYERS

Annie L. Hoagland Mayers HARRISBURG, PA Annie (Nancy) L. Hoagland Mayers passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 2, 2017, in Harrisburg, PA, with her loving family by her side. During her vibrant 94 years of earthly life, Annie resided in Mercerville, NJ; Englewood, FL; Cape May, NJ, and with family in Middletown, PA. Annie was born on March 18, 1923, in Trenton, NJ, to the late Celinda (Forstner) and John W. Manning, Jr. Twice widowed, she was preceded in death by William R. Hoagland (39 years) and Robert B. Mayers (17 years). She was also predeceased by a daughter, Carol Louise; sister, Sarah, and brother, Jack. Annie is survived by her children, William (Holly) Hoagland of Cream Ridge, NJ; Linda (Louis) Braasch of Middletown, PA; Nancy Hoagland of Pittsburgh, PA; Martha (Robert) Kostro and John (Lynn) Hoagland, both of Hamilton, NJ; and Christopher (Esther) Hoagland of Chiang Rai, Thailand. She was adoringly known as "Grammy" to 15 grandchildren and "GiGi" to 16 great-grandchildren with one on the way. Annie is also survived by her step-children, Barbara (Bill) Hawk and Mary Lou (Doug) McPherson, both of Cape May, NJ, and Judith Heggan of Moore, OK. She was "Grandma Nancy" to 10 step-grandchildren; 22 step-great-grandchildren; and five step-great-great-grandchildren. Annie is also survived by cousins and many dear friends. Annie was an active member and faithfully served at the First Presbyterian Church in Trenton, Community Presbyterian Church in Englewood and Cape Island Baptist Church in Cape May. She also enjoyed participating with the Delaware Valley Campers. Annie smiled at life as she enjoyed her family, quilting, making dolls and Christmas stockings, baking, bird watching, gardening, traveling, reading and writing poetry and letters. She was gifted with hospitality as she shared her love of the beach with all, admiring sunsets and nature in Cape May. Annie lived a faithful life of humility, extending grace and sharing her wisdom and smile to loved ones and strangers alike. The family would like to thank the staff of Greenfield Senior Living at Graysonview and Grane Hospice in Harrisburg, PA, for their care and support. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with a Celebration of Life beginning at 10:30 a.m., at the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, NJ, Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery, 1800 Hamilton Ave., Hamilton, NJ. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you visit your garden and share a hand-picked bouquet with a friend or neighbor in Annie's memory. Donations may be given to any of her favorite charities including, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Youth with a Mission, Chiang Rai or Cape Island Baptist Church in Cape May by visiting In Memory of at www.inmemoryof-memorial.org. Saul Colonial Home 3795 Nottingham Way Hamilton Sq, NJ 08690 (609) 587-0170