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Mary Poynter Obituary
Mary is survived by her daughter, Michelle Little Boop, and step children, Rita Poynter-Massey and John Randall Poynter. She was also a beloved grandmother to Michealia Little, Robert Boop, Ashley Curtis, Renee Burris, Kimberly Poynter, and Nick Poynter. Mary's great-granddaughters, Parker Lay Boop and Ivy Boop, brought her immense joy. She is also remembered by her nieces Sheena and Rhinda Boatright, nephews Eric Boatright, John Paul Elam, and Aaron Boatright, as well as her great-nephew Gabriel James Paul Boatright.
Mary was preceded in death by her loving husband, John Alvis Poynter, and her parents, Robert and Lily Boatright (Southerland). She also mourned the loss of her brother, Chester Boatright, and Paul Wendell Boatright. Mary's step daughter, Daphne Curtis (Bob), and nephew, Wendell Boatright, hold a special place in her heart.
Mary dedicated many years of her life to Kings Local School District, from which she retired. She was a beautiful soul and will be greatly missed by those who knew and loved her.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 11 at 1 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery in Mason, OH.
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Shelia Boatright Partin
August 9, 2023
Mary was such a sweet person. Bimbo and I loved visiting with Uncle Bob and all his family. Our live and prayers are with all your family.
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Kathleen Boatright Bauer
August 8, 2023
Mary was my favorite cousin . We enjoyed many childhood memories. Here is one of my favorites: She had a lovely full head of long thick dark hair when we were teens. My hair was thin fine and short, and l had bleached it. I was a freshman in high school and she a year behind me. Once as they visited she decided she wanted her hair blond, so we tried it (without parents permission). Her hair color turned out to be quite orange in color. Aunt Lily said she would have to keep it that way. Mary laughed about it but l felt bad. We both laughed over that memory several times over the years. I have so many funny happy memories to share and keep. l will always love Mary! And l will always remember her warm smile!
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