Lucy Dover

Lucy Jane Effinger Dover passed away Saturday, September 2, 2023 after a brief illness. She leaves a richly blessed and happy life of family, faith, friendship, and fun as her legacy. Lucy was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on December 26, 1926. She graduated from Palm Beach High school at the age of 16, and was the last surviving member of her 1941 graduating class. She attended Sullins College in Bristol, Virginia, and graduated from Stetson University, in DeLand, Florida. After graduating from college, Lucy moved to Atlanta, and worked for a few years as an advertising copywriter at Rich’s department store where she met her husband, Ed Dover, who was the Art and Advertising Director for Rich’s. They married in 1951 and moved to Knoxville in 1957. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension for over 60 years, where she was a long-time altar guild member. Lucy was a perpetual learner, an avid reader, and an enthusiastic bridge player. For many years, she was a travel agent. She and Ed traveled extensively and enjoyed many trips all over the world with friends. Wherever she went, she made and kept lifelong friendships. She was always ready with a smile, a clever comment, and a laugh. Ed and Lucy spent many fun hours on their houseboat, and at their Twin Coves Lake property with friends. She is predeceased by her husband, Edward L. Dover, Jr; her parents Clinton W. Effinger and Irma B. Effinger Emerson; stepfather Richard B. Emerson; her brother, Lt. Colonel Clinton W. Effinger. Survivors include sons Rick (Laurie) of Knoxville, and Chip (Beth) of Longwood, Florida; grandchildren Jessica (Shea) Ramsey of Knoxville, Ricky (Jamie) of Nashville; Jenna (Justin) Johnson of Costa Mesa, California; Teddy (Anna) and Andrew of Longwood, Florida; three great granddaughters Austin, Guinn and Roxanna Ramsey all of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. Lucy’s Memorial Service will be held at The Episcopal Church of the Ascension on Sunday, September 24th at 2pm. The family will receive friends immediately after the service in the church hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all honorariums be made to the FISH Hospitality Pantry, care of The Church of the Ascension, 800 S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville, TN 37919.

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Lucy Dover

December 26, 1926 - September 2, 2023