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Audrey Payton Obituary

PAYTON Audrey L. Payton, 81. Sunrise March 23, 1929 - Sunset February 15, 2011. Mrs. Payton was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late James and Cora Richardson. She was a Nurses Aide at Mt. Carmel West Hospital and a member of Triedstone Baptist Church where she served on The Mothers Board, Angelic Christian Voices, Seasoned Citizens Ministries. Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband William Payton, son Robert Perry, Jr., and siblings Geraldine Williams, Mary Hudson, and Velma Long. "Granny", "Granny Mama" loved spending time with her family. Left to cherish her memory, sons, John E. (Faye) Perry, Donald Payton, Gaston (Diane) Payton and Anthony (Carolyn) Payton; daughters, Jacqueline Smith and Bridgett (Alonzo) Glover; 27 grandchildren; and a host of great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-great-grandchildren, other family and friends. Visitation 5 p.m. and Homegoing Service 6 p.m. Sunday, February 20, 2011 at Triedstone Baptist Church, 858 E. 3rd Ave. Interment 10 a.m. Monday at Evergreen Burial Park. Arrangements entrusted to MARLAN J. GARY FUNERAL HOME, CHAPEL OF PEACE, 2500 Cleveland Ave. To offer condolences to the PAYTON Family, visit www.MARLANGARY.com.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 17 to Feb. 18, 2011.

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Tyisha Brockman

March 16, 2011

I just wanted to say that you will be dearly missed but will still be in our hearts forever. Love you sooo much granny
Tyisha

LOVE U ALWAYS <3

Candice Anderson

March 15, 2011

1 month ago today, God called you to eternal rest. Although the ache of missing you seems like it were yesterday, I know you are @ peace. Keep watch over us all. I will love you always your granddaughter Candi

Rhonda Chavis-Dingess

March 13, 2011

I pray comfort and strength to the family. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning light. God Bless the family. Love you Aunt Jackie.

Melissa Lambert

February 23, 2011

To the family of Mother Payton. I was blessed to have known her and loved her spirit always. To Candiance and the family I pray that you take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you. God bless you all.

Elder Magellan/Fern Moore Ii

February 23, 2011

To the Payton Family, Earth has no sorrow that haven can't heal our prayres are with you and for you at this hour. Lean not unto thy own understanding, acknowledge him and he will direct you.

February 22, 2011

Miss Audrey, I still recall the first time we met - you were wearing a lovely white necklace and sitting in my mother's kitchen on Schultz Avenue. I will always remember your kind words and your generosity with my mother and my uncle Carl. I am lighting a candle for you. Blessings, Cathy Phelps, Denver, Colorado.

Teresa Moman

February 21, 2011

At this time of loss, may you find comfort in warm memories and in knowing others sympathize and care. Wishing you strength to sustain you during this difficult time and HEALING that soothes both mind and spirit. My heart goes out to the Payton Family.

David Waddell C, Hudson

February 20, 2011

Great Auntie we r gonna miss u but u r not forgotten Love Always.

what a great visit thanks auntie

Beatrice Hudson

February 20, 2011

Aunt audrey i will miss you so much.

Another great visit much love you auntie

Beatrice Hudson

February 20, 2011

After moving to las vegas every trip home was to always visit aunt aundrey,we prayed,laugh and talked, i told her i will call feb 15th my birthday she told me i will kiss and hug your mom for you. wow i will miss you so much auntie.

Beatrice Hudson

February 20, 2011

Family and friends my memories of my aunt aundrey will always stay filled with love ,laughter,and prayer. After moving to las vegas every trip home was a visit to sit and talk and pray. The last talk was about going home to be with her sisters, I told her i will call you on my birthday feb 15th little did i know that this would be the day. I asked her to give my mom a hug and kiss for me. Auntie i will miss you sooooo much.

Marjorie Anderson

February 19, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Tanisha Holland

February 19, 2011

Words cannot express on what I am feeling right now. Mother Payton had such a beautiful spirit. When I first met her 10 years ago I just feel in love with her. She took me in and treated me just like family. I am going to miss her but she doesn't have to suffer no more. Rest in Peace. Love you always!

The Wade's

February 18, 2011

To the Family of Ms Payton, Your loved one was special to us. Living next door to her was such a blessing because she opened her heart to us the moment we moved in and she made us feel like family. It's hard to know that she has left us for a more permanent place which we are all looking forward to calling home some day. We will miss her tremendously just as you all will. If there is anything we can do, please knock. Our door is open.

Nick, Tonya, Jeremy, Jermaine, & Nichole.

February 18, 2011

When I remember Aunt Audrey, she all ways had a smile on her face.That smile just made everyone smile back. Aunt Audrey had a heart of gold,a warm since of humor and a soft loving voice. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten. Barbara A. Long and Steve A. Long

February 18, 2011

Mother Payton thank you for your beautiful spirit. May God bless the entire family and know mother was a light of love. Macy, Bernadette Favor and Sons

Kim Owes

February 18, 2011

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Malcolm Mahan

February 18, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Candice Anderson

February 18, 2011

Wow,this seems so surreal looking in the obituary and seeing Granny Momma. Although right now it seems like this ache for you will never go away, I have comfort in knowing that you don't have to suffer anymore and you are now in Heavenly rest. I will love you ALWAYS!!!

Humbly submitted,
Candice (Granddaughter)

Candice Anderson

February 18, 2011

Wow,this seems so surreal looking in the obituary and seeing you Granny. Although right now it seems like this ache for you will never go away, I have comfort in knowing that you don't have to suffer anymore and you are now in Heavenly rest. I will love you ALWAYS!!!

Humbly submitted,
Candice (Granddaughter)

February 18, 2011

To all my sisters & brothers may God, con't to bless you & keep you. I love you.

Roberta Perry

Rita Penn

February 18, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort. Granny will be missed but she will be forever in our hearts.

Rita J Penn and Family

Chelyne Jones

February 18, 2011

I remember when I was younger, she used to babysit me. She was always so kind and loving to me. A genuinely sweet woman. May God bless and keep your soul, Aunt Audrey. To the family, I offer you my sincere condolences. May the Lord bring comfort and strength to you all.

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