Megan Maria Paynter, 27, of Bluefield, WV, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield. Born January 24, 1992 in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of Donna Jean Lowe Paynter and Thomas Paynter of Bluefield, WV.
She was a former cook at Kentucky Fried Chicken and McDonalds. She was a graduate of Mount View High School class of 2012, a member of the Old Fashioned Full Gospel Church of Northfork and Streams of Life Ministry in Green Valley.
In addition to her parents, those left to cherish her memories are her fiancé, Ryan Allan Burks of Kimball; one daughter, Zoey Nevaeh Burks of the home; three brothers, Thomas Buddy Paynter Jr. and wife Katlyn, Brandon Paynter and wife Ashley, Ashdon Paynter and one sister, Aaliyah Paynter all of Bluefield; one niece and two nephews.
Private Graveside Services will be conducted Thursday, April 2, 2020 at 1:00 PM at the Mitchem Cemetery on Burk Mountain near Keystone, with Pastors Mark Simpson and Harold Simpson, officiating.
Burial will follow in the cemetery following the service.
The Douglas Mortuary in Welch is assisting the Paynter family.