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Tanya Poynter Obituary
Tanya Kay Poynter (Moyer) Age 74, of Naples FL, formally of Brookville OH, passed away peacefully on January 14th 2024 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandparent, and sister, Tanya is proceeded in death by her parents John and Pauline Moyer and Grandson Noah Evans. She is survived by her husband David Poynter, son Sean (Raenell) Poynter and daughter Cara (Jason) Haas, grandchildren Mitchell and Matthew Poynter, Ava Evans and Gabe Kelly-Poynter as well as brothers John (Jane) Moyer, Blake Moyer, Phillip (Christine) Moyer, and sister Molly (Joe) Mellon.
After graduation from Northmont HS, Tanya attended nursing school at Sinclair Community College. Tanya was a long-time dedicated nurse for Good Sam Hospital, improving the lives of every patient she encountered.
Tanya's greatest love was for her family and friends. She always made time to love and support her children, grandchildren as well as nieces and nephews at games, meets and other events and activities. Tanya also enjoyed traveling with David and family, enjoying several overseas trips and Disney World vacations with family and friends.
Tanya was a kind, loving and devoted person who had a strong and enduring faith in God. She will always and forever be remembered for her love and kindness to anyone fortunate enough to know her.
The family is planning a private burial service at Eversole Cemetery in New Lebanon, Ohio. There will be a Celebration of Life gathering for family and friends at a date that will soon be announced.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tanya Poynter
Bob and Tanya Brown
February 6, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to the entire family for your loss of Tanya. Who was loving and caring, and an important part of a loving and caring family.
Thinking of you all
Sincerely, Love thoughts and prayers.
Billgreer
February 1, 2025
The best way to describe Tanya is just one word.
SPECIAL
She was a one of a kind that only knew kindness.
Tanya didn't need a last name, everyone knew Tanya was Tanya.
God bless you Tanya, we all loved you.
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Megan Weaver
January 28, 2025
My prayers are with you Cara and your entire family. Your Mom was a sweet, thoughtful, and loving person. She will be missed always! Please reach out if you need anything!! Hang in there! Love You Always
Jessica Lucas
January 26, 2025
Thinking of you all during this time. Love you Cara!
Greg Martin
January 22, 2025
Dave
So sorry to hear about Tanya. She was a great person and I know how much you loved her. Please know Becky and I will be praying for you, Sean, and all your family
Greg Martin
Lower Miami Church of the Brethren %Gale Stephenson
January 22, 2025
To the Poynter family -
From Lower Miami Church of the Brethren in Dayton, Oh
We are so sorry to hear of Tanya's passing. We will miss her. Our condolences go out to the family, as well prayers for comfort at this time.
Shari (Schultz) Gottdenker
January 22, 2025
Dave - So sorry to hear about Tanya. I only met her a few times at reunion things, but she seemed liked a lovely person. Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time. Hold onto all the good memories you have.
John Howlett
January 20, 2025
Sorry to hear of Tanya's passing. Had the privilege to work with her husband Dave and brothers Blake and Phil. God Bless the family
Kathy Brandt
January 20, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear the news about Tanya! It's been many years since I've seen Tanya, Dave, and their family. You'll all be in my prayers at this time and throughout the years. Kathy Brandt
Diana Starline Hanes.
January 20, 2025
My sympathies to all Tanya's family. I remember the family and Tanya well. She was a very lovely person. God Bless.
pauline and jerry god
January 19, 2025
i worked with tanya at gsh and she was a speical person always loving and kind to everyone. she was a speical friend and well as a nurse to work with. we had lots of good times at get togethers and parties. she was such a special person and i will always remember her with loving kindness as she was so kind to everyone. my sympathy to all her family. god bless
Barb Shields
January 19, 2025
So sorry for the passing of Tonya. Although it's been a long time since I've seen her, I will always remember her beautiful smile and laugh. Prayers to you Dave and family
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