April 12, 54, Pikeville
Donna Lynn Benton Myers, 54, peacefully passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in New Hanover County on December 20, 1965 to Binford E. and Cheryl Benton of Pikeville.
Donna worked with her family and served as the office manager at Benton and Sons Stainless Steel. She will be remembered for the great love she had for her dog, Osi, and for riding horses. Throughout her life, Donna lived her life with resiliency and a love for life. She could light up a room with her joyous personality and radiant smile. Donna was an amazing wife, mother and grandmother. Anyone who knew her knew she could make friends with anyone and was a kind, and loving person to all she met. Donna was blessed to have so many loyal life-long friends to share the wonderful memories and experiences with over the years.
A graveside service for the family will be held on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at the Benton Family Cemetery near the home with Rev. Dennis Pollock officiating.
In addition to her parents, Donna is survived by her husband of 31 years, Wayne Myers; children, Landon Myers (Ashley), Benton Myers (Hannah) and Keely Myers Denning (Will); grandchildren, Huntley Wayne Myers, Indie Faith Myers and Isla Lynn Myers; brothers, Ben Benton, Jr. (Doricia), Bruce Benton; and sister Jenny Parnell (Michael); as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews she loved very much.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seymourfuneralhome.com.