Gloria Louise Dover

Gloria Louise Dover was born to the late Phillip Sawyer and Ida Mae Angrim on July 24, 1944, In Gifford, Florida.
Gloria was a very energetic young child and very artistic. She loved drawing. She attended Williams Elementary School in Gainesville, Florida. On special occasions such as Thanksgiving and Christmas she was usually called upon to create drawings for those Occasions. Gloria attended and graduated from Lincoln High School in Gainesville Florida. She met the love of her life, Larry Dover, who was working at Sperry Electronic Tube Division. They got married on March 14, 1964. Larry was scheduled to enlist in the Navy April 7,1964, during the Vietnam War. Their love stood the test of time.
After, Larry completed his 4-year Navy enlistment in March 1968, he returned to his initial job in Gainesville. Then, they moved to Hobe Sound in February 1969 for more promising job opportunities. There, Gloria took an interest in New Mt. Zion M.B. Church upon moving to Hobe Sound. Gloria was an active member in the church such as being in the Senior Choir and Deaconess. She also worked with Margaret Harris and Rhonda Berrian in the finance department and assisted in the after-school programs with Sister Ollie Harvey and Deacon Arthur Kitchen. Basically, Gloria helped anywhere she was needed.
Gloria enjoyed working with children so much that she obtained a job at Hobe Sound Elementary as a teacher's aide with assistance from Mrs. Jackson for summer school. Gloria then obtained a job at J.D. Parker Elementary School as a teacher's aide with assistance from Felix and Frederica Williams. Simultaneously, she pursued her A.A. degree and A.S. degree at Indian River Community College. Gloria then enrolled at Palm Beach Atlantic College while working at Parker Elementary School and earned her B. A. degree. During this time, Gloria received the Martin County School District School-Related EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARD 1995-1996! Gloria also passed all state requirements and earned her teacher's certificate at which time she was assigned as a 2nd grade teacher at Parker. It's not over yet, Gloria then enrolled at Nova Southern University and earned her master's degree. Gloria continued to work at Parker Elementary. Finally, in 2008 she decided to retire after working in the education system for 35+ years.
Gloria is survived by her husband Larry Dover of 60 years, son Robert Dover, daughter LaTanya Dover, granddaughter Sydni Smith, sister-in-law Beautisha Stewart, brothers-in-law Rufus Walker and Calvin Williams (Terry). Gloria leaves to cherish many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations. All donations will be matched 100% for the Gloria Dover Mission Fund. Donations can be mailed to:
New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church 8224 S.E. Pettway Street, Hobe Sound, FL 33455 or you can Zelle Donations to newmtzion8224@att.net.