Mary Jane Hoyt, 94, of Sebastian, died Thursday, July 16, 2009, at the Pelican Garden Assisted Living Facility. She was born Aug. 5, 1914, in Hartford, Mich., and was a resident of Sebastian for 31 years, coming from Ft. Lauderdale.Mrs. Hoyt was a graduate of Western Business College. She was also the classified manager for Hollywood Sun Tattler and a volunteer for Sebastian River Medical Center for 17 years. She was a member of Sebastian United Methodist Church and enjoyed art, music, history, poetry, and gardening, and loved to travel.Survivors include her son, Kenneth A. Hoyt, of Vero Beach; two daughters, Karen A. Whaley and Diane DiSalle, both of Sebastian; sister, Frances Moore, of Austin, Texas; eight grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Chester E. Hoyt, in 2005.A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, July 20, at Seawinds Funeral Home, Sebastian, with Dr. Ron Thomas, officiating.In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the VNA Hospice, 1110 35th Street, Vero Beach, FL 32960.Arrangements by Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory. Condolences may be sent to www.Seawindsfh.com/obit.php.
