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Helena Payton Obituary
Helena K. Payton NORFOLK - Helena King Payton of Bowe Place passed quietly and peacefully into eternal rest Aug. 9, 2008, in her residence. She was a native of Norfolk and the daughter of the late Emmitt and Mary H. King. Mrs. Payton was an advocate for the visually impaired and served faithfully on boards for the City of Norfolk and also on the state level being appointed by former Gov. Charles S. Robb. She was a graduate of Booker T. Washington High School, attended Morgan State College and completed her requirements at Norfolk State College, now University. She was a member of the Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Edwin Wilson and Ronald Payton; brother, Dr. John King (Bernice); and five grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Robert "Bob" King. A Mass of the Resurrection will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception with the Rev. Father Ernest Belinda officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Viewing will be Friday from 2 to 8 p.m. in Riddick Funeral Service where the family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. The body will be placed in church at 9 a.m. Saturday and the family will assemble at 9:45 a.m.
Memories and Condolences
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Shirley M. George
August 16, 2008
Ron, & Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Helena was a true advocate for the rights of the disabled and was extremely involved in the politic of her community, city, state, nation and world. Although she was tiny in statue, she was truly a giant with a heart so big it was unbelievable. I knew her for many, many years and will miss her so very very much.
Shirley M. George
Education Association of Norfolk, (EAN)
Jane Davis
August 14, 2008
Edwin and Ronald you are in my thoughts and prayers. Be strong
Monica Caicedo
August 14, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Wendy Campbell
August 14, 2008
Ron, my heart and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Remember that your Hampton family will stand behind you and walk beside you every step of the way.
Lamont Echols
August 14, 2008
May God bless the Payton family in their time of need.
Melvinia Freeman
August 14, 2008
We send our deepest sympathy to you and your bother. May God give the both of you the strength to go on. Ms. Helena will truly be missed.
Love always
The Goodman and Freeman family
Norma Douglas
August 14, 2008
Ron,
God's way of helping us cope with the loss of someone we love is to bring joy and smiles through memories of the good times. You and your family are in my thoughts & prayers.
Norma Douglas
Kisha Barton
August 14, 2008
I'm very sorry to hear about Cousin Helena's passing. I'm Dorothy Thomas granddaughter. I just wanted to send my condolence to the family.
Rodney Thomas
August 14, 2008
As you now have gone from labor to reward, all suffering has turned to joy, all pain has become a halo, the Lord has taken a loving mother, cousin, and most of all a true LADY, and brought he home to be next to Him.
To Edwin and Ronald, my love and my sympathy to you both.
Loving,
Your Cousin Rodney
Bobette Banks
August 14, 2008
Ron, our sincere condolences on the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers and with you and your family during this difficult time.
Peace and blessings,
The Banks Family - Medaris, Bobette, Nia, & India
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