Linda Psurny Poynter, of Largo, FL, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, Saturday, August 28, after a courageous battle to recover from heart surgery. Her valiant fight was illustrative of her strong will and zest for life. Her impact and profound loss are forever etched on the hearts and minds of her family, friends, and colleagues.
Linda was born a farm girl, in Bryan, Ohio, where she lived until 1981. The eldest of five children and the first to marry and raise a family, she attended Bryan High School and became an active member of her community, to include the Bryan Fire Department’s Ladies’ Auxiliary, through which she was honored as Mother of the Year in the late 1960s.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gotlieb Psurny and Ruth Guillaume Psurny, a younger brother, Jimmy, and a great granddaughter. She is survived by her siblings, Bill (Bev) Psurny, of Montpelier, OH; Fred Psurny, of Largo, FL, and Mary (Mike) Weirich, of Montpelier, OH; her husband, Larry Poynter, of Bryan, OH; four children: Terri (Ken) Leppelmeier, of Edgerton, OH; Brenda (Derrick) Smith, of Ft. Wayne, IN; Jim Poynter, of Seminole, FL; and Laura Merrill, of Clearwater, FL.; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.
A woman of faith, with a strong work ethic and a subtle but fun spirit, her family was her pride and joy. She enthusiastically participated in their pursuits, which included travel, live concerts, art, baseball, racing and simply enjoying a healthy balance of work and personal life. She blossomed into an adventurous traveler and saw many wonderful sites and exciting times with family and friends.
Linda worked in several interesting job fields through the decades, including the Spangler Candy Company, where she worked in production for the famous Dum Dum lollipops. She held two jobs for the last several years, living her life independently and happily. As a school crossing guard for the Pinellas County Sheriffs Department, she won the admiration of hundreds of children and provided many of them with small gifts during the holidays. She also worked part-time for Publix as an apt and well-liked cashier.
Linda will be eternally missed by her family and loved ones.
A Celebration of Life will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Montpelier, OH; November 26, 2021, 11:00 am.
In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice.
To view livestream of services please click link below.
https://mygoodshepherd.net/2021/10/memorial-service-for-linda-poynter/
