Megan DeHaven Pritchard

Megan DeHaven Pritchard, 35, of Woodlea Dr. in Morganton died unexpectedly Sunday, July 11, 2010 at Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory. She was born May 27, 1975 in Broward County, FL, and was a daughter of Paula Terry DeHaven of Morganton, and the late Larry Ryder DeHaven.Megan was a beautiful, gentle soul who touched many lives in the short amount of time she was allowed here. She was an actress, singer, model, dancer, comedian, prankster and friend to all who knew and loved her. Her world rose and spun tight around her son, her husband, her loved ones and all the possibilities that God had blessed each of them with. She was a best friend and soulmate to her husband, a teacher, fierce protector and comforter to her loving son, Taylor. Throughout her life, she gave us love and laughter, light and compassion, spreading peace and reason to those who could find none on their own. She loved animals, snuggling with her son on rainy days and adding smiles and warmth anywhere she could carry them. She was a dreamer; a celebration of all that was kind and could be right with the world. She will forever be missed, celebrated and adored...In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Robb Pritchard, and a son, Taylor Renee DeHaven Pritchard, both of the home; brothers, Ryan and Ryder DeHaven, both of Morganton; and a sister, Milan Chezem and husband, Buster of Glen Alpine, NC.Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Wednesday, July 14, 2010 in the Colonial Chapel of Sossoman Funeral Home with the Reverends Rocky Reese and Doug St. John officiating. Burial will follow the service. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Burke County Friends for Animals, PO Box 1884, Morganton, NC 28680 or to Sossoman Funeral Home to assist the family with expenses.