Clayton, North Carolina
On September 21,with her husband of 63 years and her children by her side, Frances Ellis Payne concluded 88 years of vigorous living.The daughter of Ronnie B. and Lovie Austin Ellis, Frances grew up on the land farmed by her father and his father before him. With the exception of an interval when...
Read MoreMrs, Payne and her entire family were great friends to my family and especially me during my High School years living in Clayton. Mrs. Payne's Daughter Kit was the sister I never had, they always made me feel welcome to their home anytime. Mrs. Payne was truly a great lady and member of the community she so unselfishly served. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. She will be greatly missed.
Frank Constantino
September 24, 2010 | Boone, NC
Beautifully written. I have had the tremendous honor of being a part of the "extended family" for 41 years. Many laughs, tears, but mostly heartfelt love. Kat
Kathryn Blake
September 23, 2010 | Raleigh, NC