MeRita Hoy
September 12, 1911 - November 19, 2012
MeRita Ella Smith Hoy was born September 12, 1911, near Dacoma, Oklahoma. She met and subsequently married Fred Richard Hoy of Covington, Oklahoma. Both were alum of Northwestern State Teacher’s College. MeRita quietly said goodbye to this world on November 19, 2012. She was 101 years, 2 months and 7 days. She left us surrounded by those who love her dearly, and joined 101 years of loved ones who went before. MeRita loved first her Lord, and then her earthly bridegroom, Fritz. Following in her footsteps are: her daughters, Rona Ellen Hoy LaPilusa and her husband Joseph and Sonna Jo Hoy Russell. Rona and Joe’s children include Marcus Richard and his wife Stephanie, Justin Alexander and his wife Sarah, Michael Joseph and his wife Allison. Sonna’s children are Travis Glen and his wife Allison, Clint Richard and his wife Cindy, Brady Scott and his wife Jennifer and Kaet Elizabeth Russell Ruffner and her husband Andy. MeRita has eight great-grandchildren. Remaining are her brother-in-law, Wallace Hoy and Nina, and sister-in-law, Etta Mae Aulick. Also following are a host of family, friends, and caregivers; hundreds of poor, needy and lonely people she so faithfully devoted her life to helping…all of whom she loved with her whole heart. MeRita dedicated her energy to Christian education and work for the Nazarene Church. To highlight her extended community services she received the NWOSU Alumni Humanitarian Award and recognition as the first Long-term Care Ombudsman in the State of Oklahoma. MeRita Hoy will be deeply missed as we remember her incredible life and legacy. PDF Printable Version
MeRita Ella Smith Hoy was born September 12, 1911, near Dacoma, Oklahoma. She met and subsequently married Fred Richard Hoy of Covington, Oklahoma. Both were alum of Northwestern State Teacher’s College. MeRita quietly said goodbye to... View Obituary & Service Information