Naomi Paynter was born on November 16,1937 in Long Branch, New Jersey to the late George and Louise Paynter. She lived in the Neptune area for many years. She was a devoted member of Mt. Olive Holy Temple Church where she served faithfully until the Lord called her home on April 15, 2021.

She worked for the State of New Jersey and retired in 2003. She had a gift of charity to those she both knew and did not know. She would go to the many food pantries and deliver food to those in need. She opened her house to those who needed a safe place to stay.

She was blessed and was a blessing to others in many ways. She enjoyed gardening, bowling, reading, shopping and dining out at many different restaurants.

She leaves behind her sister, Georgia Paynter of Neptune, New Jersey, niece, Lynn Wall of New Jersey, nephew, Jeremiah Wall of Miami, Florida, fiancé, Henry Anderson of Neptune, New Jersey, Mrs. Ruby of Belmar, New Jersey, Julia Accoo, Darlene Accoo -Gilliam, Mother Gaines, and Alma Collins all of Neptune, New Jersey.