Hello Cruisers! It is with great sadness that we regret to inform you of the passing of our dear friend and co-founder of Lake Country Cruisers, Mary Carol Plott.
Mary Carol Plott & John Meyerhoff, May 2015 Vette Vues magazine photo shoot.
On Wednesday, October 7, 2026, she fell ill while handling some Highlands County Corvettes business at Huston Chevrolet in Avon Park.
She was taken to the hospital and passed before her long-time partner, John Meyerhoff, arrived at the hospital. As of today (October 8, 2026), funeral arrangements have not yet been made. We will let you know when they are made.
Lake Country Cruisers was launched in 2003 by Ross Longo, Mary Carol Plott, Edde King, and many volunteer friends. Lake Country Cruisers Car Club, in Lake Placid, Florida, has been continuously active with car shows since 2003.
Mary Carol and John were presented in Vette Vues Magazine as the Corvette Power Couple in 2015 in a 2-part series. Part 1, Part 2.
Scott, Pete, Ron, & Gary
PS – Mary Carol was a BRIGHT LIGHT, and we will miss her terribly. It turned out that I had more photos of Mary Carol and her beautiful Corvettes than I realized. – Scott
MC’s 1971 War Bonnet Yellow Corvette Convertible, her 1967 Marina Blue big-block Sting Ray, and her 1981 Silver Metallic Corvette.
MC’s 2001 Z06 Corvette.Eddi King, Mary Carol, & Cathy Rouse.Mary Carol was a Detailing Master and won many car show trophies with her 1967 Sting Ray Coupe.Mary Carol was a BIG Elvis fan! Here they are in Mary Carol’s dining room… with Elvis.Mary Carol and John, the Corvette Power Couple. Mary Carol’s Rapid Blue C8 and John’s big-block 1969 Convertible.The Vette Chicks Strike Again! Nel Walverin, Mary Carol, & Eddi King at Hoston Chevrolet in Avon Park.Mary Carol loved to personalize her Corvettes. The black side cove trim and side rocker were the beginning.Mary Carol, John, and the rest of the Highlands County Corvettes friends at Scott & Karen Teeters’ house for a Thirsty Thursday get-together.Mary Carol’s 1981 Corvette wears a set of 1969 Corvette factory side pipes. The front license plate reads, “ELVIS“.The Highlands County Corvettes 2021 Christmas Party. L-R, Karen Teeters, John Meyerhoff, Mary Carol, & Eddi King.Mary Carol, Corvette Development Engineer Bill Tower, & John Meyerhoff at the 2022 Stingray Chevrolet 2022 debut of the C8 Z06 in Plant City.Mary Carol knew how to present her Corvettes well!Mary Carol, circa 2000-ish in her black leathers on a chilly winter day in Lake Placid at a Tower parking lot car show. Note her red gloves.Mary Carol’s personalization was complete, with chrome aftermarket wheels and a Stingray on the frunk hood.Mary Carol and John at the Oscars Friday Corvette breakfast.
Mary Carol and John were presented in Vette Vues Magazine as the Corvette Power Couple in 2015 in a 2-part series. Part 1, Part 2.
