Mrs. Dorothea "Dot" M. Van Hoy, 91, of Kernersville passed away on February 27, 2025 under the care of Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem surrounded by her family.  Born in Dickinson, North Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Nickolas and Rose (Weisgerber) Messer. She was the wife of the late Sgt Major John G. Van Hoy Jr. for 48 years until his passing on February 4, 2000.

Dot was a proud Army wife and supported her husband throughout his military career. She moved to Winston-Salem in 1969 when her husband retired from the U.S. Army. She worked for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School system until her retirement in 1990.

In retirement, Dot was very active. She enjoyed spending time with her family, crafting, traveling, and taking care of her flowers and plants. One of her favorite activities was her regular Bunco games with her friends.

She was a long-time parishioner at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Kernersville. There she was a member of the Columbiettes and the Senior Coffee Group. She was also a member of the VFW Women's Auxiliary and the Red Hats.

Dot is survived by her five children, Cynthia (Michael) Warren of Tobaccoville, NC, Darrell (Trish) Van Hoy of Charlotte, NC, John (Cindy) Van Hoy III of Kernersville, NC, Lorrie (Mark) Bennett of Rural Hall, NC, and Susan Van Hoy (Keith Burwell) of Winston-Salem, NC; her six grandchildren, Lauren (Tom) Robertson, Dusty (Garrett) McDonald, Katy (Phillip) Cathcart, Shannon (Michael) Covington, Major John (Jaclyn) Van Hoy IV, and Savannah Van Hoy (Rachel Kindley); her eight great-grandchildren; her brothers-in-law, Kenneth (Helen) Vanhoy and Jerry Yountz; her sister-in-law, Kay Payne; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her nine brothers and sisters.

The family will receive friends at Pierce-Jefferson Funeral Service, 213 W. Mountain St., Kernersville NC 27284 on Monday, March 3rd, 2025 from 5:00PM  -  7:00PM.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be at Holy Cross Catholic Parish, 616 S. Cherry St, Kernersville NC 27284 on Tuesday, March 4th, 2025 at 9:00AM with Father Noah Carter officiating.  Interment will follow the mass at Gardens of Memory Walkertown, North Carolina. Following the interment, a reception will be held at Holy Cross Catholic Parish in the Salesian Hall.

In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorial contributions to Holy Cross Catholic Church, Kernersville, North Carolina or St. Jude's Children Hospital, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The family wishes to offer a special thanks to the staff at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home for their excellent and compassionate care provided to Dot in her time with them.

Friends and family may sign the guestbook online at www.piercejeffersonfh.com