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Sharon Payne Obituary
Binghamton - 71, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Wilson Hospital. She is predeceased by her husband of 46 years Philip L. Payne (2016); her parents Donald Jackson, Sr. and Gladys Nichols Jackson. She is survived by her son Mark A. Payne; sisters Daisy and Wally Osterhout; Esther and Gene Oakley; brothers Donald Jr. and Deannie Jackson; Ralph and Karen Jackson; many nieces and nephews. Sharon was raised in Brookdale, PA and went to Montrose High School. She worked for Columbia Mutual, Singer Link Flight Simulator and Davis College before retiring due to health reasons. Sharon enjoyed gardening, ceramics, making afghans and blankets. She and Philip would spend time canning tomatoes, pickles and beets. Sharon was a member of First Baptist Church of Johnson City. She loved the Lord and is at peace in Heaven with him. Sharon will be missed by all who knew her. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, at 11:00am at the First Baptist Church of Johnson City, 1321 Reynolds Road, Johnson City. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Sharon's memory to the First Baptist Church of Johnson City, 1321 Reynolds Road, Johnson City, NY 13790.
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August 14, 2019
Mark your Mom was a lovely Christian lady, we remember her fondly. Jerry and Peggy Yeomans
John West
August 14, 2019
Mark - my deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. You are in my thoughts and prayers
Ron and MaryRuth Payne
August 14, 2019
While your Mother's life here on Earth has passed,her Life in Heaven with Philly has just begun.
God Bless RON AND MARYRUTH
Debbie Prokop
August 14, 2019
I used to work with Sharon at Links. She was such a sweet person. Condolences to your family. Prayers to you all.
August 13, 2019
I met Philip at my last job and eventually Sharon. They were both friendly to everyone they knew which reflected their religious upbringing. I wish I could have more time with them. My prayers are with you Mark in this time of your lose.
Diane Finch
August 13, 2019
My family and I had the blessing of buying Sharons beautiful home. She was the sweetest woman I've met and although we have only known her for a short time, she made a lasting impression on our family. Rest In Peace Sharon ❤
Thoughts and prayers to all
Tim & Joyce Ainsworth
August 13, 2019
Our deepest condolences to the Payne and Jackson family. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Bonnie Henderson
August 13, 2019
A true friend indeed. Sharon had a great sense of humor. Christian lady through and through. Mark you can be so proud that you had such a strong woman as your Mother. I'll miss her for a very long time. RIP Sharon you've earned it.
Bob & Anne Wickman
August 12, 2019
Sharon was a dear friend and a cherished member of our Adult Bible Fellowship at FBJC. Our sympathies to Mark and family as we too miss her so very much and all take comfort in knowing that she is "absent from the body, present with the Lord."
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