Armecia (Dolly) Ayers, made her transition from labor to sweet reward, peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence on Friday, January 20, 2017. Daughter of the late Olga Mae Copes and late John J. Fortune, Armecia was born on December 7, 1944 in Philadelphia, PA. Armecia attended the North Hampton County public schools. She was employed as a seamstress in the commercial industry for 13 years. Later she received her certification in the home healthcare field at Delaware Technical Community College. She then became employed at Delaware Hospital for the chronically ill in Smyrna, DE . Her passion in healthcare led her to a career in private home healthcare where she continued to work until she became ill. At an early age Armecia committed her life to Christ and joined Ebenezer Baptist Church in Exmore, VA. In 1958, she was united in holy matrimony with Paul L. Ayers. Together they relocated to Dover, DE, where she became a faithful member of Union Missionary Baptist Church. As a member, she enjoyed bible study, working with the nurses' unit, and outreach ministries. Armecia was notorious for leaving her door open for family and friends. She had a passion for sewing, cooking and baking for all. Armecia leaves so many treasured memories for her: devoted husband, Paul L. Ayers; three sons, Paul G. Ayers (Beverly) of Milwaukee, WI, Bruce V. Ayers of Greensboro, MD, and Lawrence R. Ayers (Melissa) of Chester Springs, PA; daughter, Dynette C. Merritt (William, Sr.) of Townsend, DE; brother, Willie J. Copes (Olivia) of Norfolk, VA; three sisters, Diane V. Copes of Exmore, VA, Sonja Gholson of Nasawadox VA and Jennifer C. Fortune of Phila, PA; one brother-law, Homer Gholson of Painter, VA;three sisters-in-law, Patty A.Copes of Dover, DE, Vivian A Riley (James) of Junction City, KS, and Martha Hudson of Dover, DE; son-in-law Curtis Payne of Newark, DE; twelve grandchildren: Lorrell Ayers, Jennifer Rush (Leroy), William Merritt, Jr, Monique Ayers, Martin Merritt, Ashley Ayers, Bruce Ayers, Jr., Jernise Ayers, Domonique May, Abrya Ayers, Lauren Ayers, Lawrence Ayers, II; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Armecia was preceded in death by her mother, Olga Mae Copes, father John J. Fortune, Brother Julius H. Copes, daughter, Patience V. Ayers-Payne and two brothers-in-law, June Ayers and Vernon Ayers.