Vivian-Payne-Obituary

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Vivian Payne

Shelby, North Carolina

Apr 14, 1948 – Jan 23, 2026

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BORN
April 14, 1948
DIED
January 23, 2026
LOCATION
Shelby, North Carolina

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Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home and Crematory - Shelby Obituary

 Vivian Scoggins Payne, 77, of Kings Mountain, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.

Born in Rutherfordton, North Carolina in 1948 to the late Sam and Ruby Scoggins, Vivian grew up with a gentle spirit and a deep love for...

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So sorry for the loss of your Mom. Love you guys.

We met Vivian and Robert at the original Midview Baptist Church. They were kind and humble people, and they were wonderful Friends to me and Jerry. You did not have to be around Vivian long at all to know that she was a Christian who loved Jesus with all of her being, and that she loved you. Robert either, but he was just a much quieter person. Until we get to Heaven, I don't think I will ever hear anyone sing "The King is Coming" as beautifully as Vivian did!

Praying for her...

Love you gonna miss you. You always said that we were sisters cause of our grandchildren. I've missed your visits. Heaven has gained another angel.

I'm so sorry to hear about Vivan. I worked with her at KMPD for many years. She was a devoted telecommunicator and loved here crew.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

Corky and Vivian

My Moma, Corky, and Aunt Vivian were raised more like sisters than Aunt and niece. Moma loved to sing with her and listen to her sing. She had the sweetest soul and am blessed she is totally whole. Aunt Vivian was a true Southern Belle. She loved big and was a blessing to us. She will be missed.
The picture is Moma and Aunt Vivian December 2023. A slew of us gathered at a Mexican Restaurant and enjoyed lunch and then went back to Aunt Wanda’s and visited. Great memories....

Outstanding lady! I was a member of KMPD along with Vivian. She was our telecommunicator and she treated us young officers as her children! Very caring! Prayers for the family

Vivian lived close to us when I was around 12 or so. She was the sweetest friend. We had fun memories singing, laughing and talking girl stuff. She will always be a real blessing in my life. It has been a while since I have seen her but she will forever be in my heart.

I am so sorry to hear about Vivian.Mybprayers go out to the