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TANER NICHOLE POYTHRESS

TANER NICHOLE POYTHRESS

Feb. 8, 1995-Oct. 17, 2015

Taner Nichole Poythress, 20, Princeton, passed away Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015.

Born Feb. 8, 1995, she was the daughter of Jennifer Anne Aycock Wilkins and Dennis Randy Poythress.

She was a 2013 graduate of Princeton High School.

Taner was a compassionate and genuine soul that spread her infectious laughter and joy to everyone who knew her.

She loved horseback riding and being with her family and friends, and had a special love for animals, especially her two boxers, Hercules and Grizzly.

Funeral services will be held for Taner Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at 7 p.m. at Casey Funeral Home chapel, with the Rev. Ferrell Hardison officiating.

She is survived by mother and stepfather, Jennifer Anne Aycock Wilkins and husband, Mike, of Princeton; father, Dennis Randy Poythress of Elm City; brother, Chase Poythress of Princeton; sisters, Brennan Poythress of Wilson and Kendall Poythress of Wilson; stepbrothers, David Wilkins of Princeton and Bryce Wilkins of Faro; stepsister, Emma Wilkins of Faro; paternal grandfather, Bill Poythress of Wilson; maternal grandparents, Earl and Angela Aycock of Kenly; along with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2015, at Casey Funeral Home Chapel and also immediately after the service.

Although flowers are welcome, the family suggests contributions be made to one of the following: pasturepalser.com or www.ditrnc.com, or in honor of her brother, donate to fragilex.org.

"Life is too short to be anything but happy." T. N. P.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.caseyfh.com.

(Pd)

Published in Obituaries on October 20, 2015 1:49 PM