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Lennie Payne Obituary
On Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010, Lennie Mickles Payne, 76, of Altavista, departed this life at Lynchburg General Hospital following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 11, 1933, to the late George D. and Willie Mary Mickles.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Wilma, and a son, Stephen.
Lennie is survived by her husband of 43 years, Lylburn C. Payne; her son, George Mickles (Muriel), of Lynchburg; three grandchildren, Bethanie, Anna and Evan; two sisters-in-law, Clara Payne, of Rustburg, and Bertha Payne, of Bellevelle, Mich.; a brother-in-law, William Jackson, of Washington, D.C.; and a host of loving nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
The family would like to offer sincere gratitude to the nurses and staff of the Medical Intensive Care Unit of Lynchburg General Hospital.
The funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, with the Rev. Dr. Carlton Jackson Jr. officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the church. Interment will be in the church cemetery.
Community Funeral Home will be handling the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lennie Payne
September 9, 2010
So sorry to hear of your loss. She was such a special part of the Daniels Hill family. May God richly bless you all
Welford & Elizabeth Brown & Family
Michael & Jacqueline Clements
September 8, 2010
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your loving mother and may the Lord hold on to your family with his unchanging hands to comfort you during this time of sorrow.
Milton, Frances, Sean & Damon Chambers
September 8, 2010
George, Muriel, and family,
We were saddened to hear of your mother's homegoing. Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Hold on to the precious memories that you have. May God continue to bless and strengthen each of you.
Denise and James Mason
September 8, 2010
Dear Family, we are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Larry & Leosha(Snead) Calloway
September 7, 2010
Lylburn and Family,
We are so sorry and sad to hear about Lennie. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Please accept our sincere condolences.
September 7, 2010
DEAR ALLEN, WE DO OFFER OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOU AT THIS TIME.I HAVEN'T SEEN YOUR MOM FOR SO MANY YEARS, BUT IREMEMBER THE GOOD OLE DAYS ON DABNEY ST.
YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. MILDRED SMITH AND KAT,AL,LOUISE.GOD BLESS
Pat Gowen
September 7, 2010
Dear George and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the death of sweet Miss Lennie. I reqret not being able to know her but learned much about her from her loving family. Thank you for entrusting her care to me during her hospitalization and for being such a loving supportive family to Miss Lennie and to those of us who took care of her. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pat Gowen, RN
Stewart Rice & Wanda Booth
September 7, 2010
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
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