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Diana Payton Obituary

PAYTON Diana Lynn Payton, 54, Sunday, January 21, 2007, at the residence. Retired employee of CNA Insurance. Survived by son, Aaron D. Payton; daughters, Lakisha R. and Latasha M. Payton; brothers, Vernon Payton, Jr. of Canton, OH, Clisson and Sam Finney, both of Flint, MI, Leonard Payton; sisters, Sarah Payton, both of Columbus, OH, Denita, Rosa, Anita and Jacquetta Finney, all of Flint, MI; 2 grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Service 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2007, Chapel of the WAYNE T. LEE FUNERAL SERVICE, 1370 E. Main Street, (614) 253-7944. Rev. Roger Stowe, Officiating. Family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m., until time of service. Interment Evergreen Cemetery. Family may be contacted 614 299-0178. To sign/view our online guestbook, go to www.dispatch.com, click on obituaries.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch on Jan. 26, 2007.

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Debbie Barnett

January 29, 2007

Payton Family,
I am going to miss you Diane, I will miss your smile and your laugh as we went to the sink. We Payton's will carry on. Your Cousin
Debbie Payton Barnett

Renee Jeffries Garrett

January 27, 2007

To Verno and the Payton family - May God bless you all as you mourn the loss of Diana. I was honored to know her and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers.

Frances L. Smallwood

January 26, 2007

Family of Diana
I've known Diana since Champion Jr. High school and she has always been the same, she was the best friend you could ever have. She is resting in the Lord now. sleep on

Zana Wallace

January 26, 2007

Me and Diane used to "kick it". There were times when we were cousins. I am thankful for the good times we had together. I am thankful for the fellowship with her loving family through out the years. Today I start to celebrate her life. With love, faith and service.

Renee Jeffries Garrett

January 26, 2007

To Verno and the Payton family, may God bless you and keep you as you mourn Diana's passing. I was honored to know her and will keep you all in my thoughts and prayers. To the sink!!

EDWINA SHARP

January 26, 2007

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO YOUR FAMILY IN THERE TIME OF SORROW. PEOPLE COME IN YOUR LIFE FOR A SEASON, BUT TRUE FRIENDS STAY IN YOUR HEARTS FOR EVER, LOVE YOU AND WILL NEVER FORGET YOU.

LINDA WAIDNER

January 26, 2007

TO THE PAYTON FAMILY,
I WORKED WITH DIANA AT CONTINENTAL FOR TWELVE YEARS. SHE WAS A WONDERFUL WOMAN, WITH SO MANY FRIENDS. MY PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY IN YOUR TIME OF LOSS. I FEEL HONORED TO HAVE KNOWN DIANA. AS A GROUP OF FELLOW EMPLOYEES WE SHARED WEDDINGS, BIRTHS, DEATHS, SAD, AND HAPPY TIMES. THOSE MEMORIES WILL BE CHERISHED FOREVER.

SORRY I CAN NOT ATTEND THE SERVICE
FOR HEALTH REASONS, BUT KNOW THAT YOU ARE IN MY THOUGHTS.

DIANA, GOD BLESS YOU

LINDA HEADLEY WAIDNER

Chineta Cousar

January 26, 2007

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jackie Whitworth

January 26, 2007

To the Payton Family:

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family and friends in the passing of Diana.

Just remember that weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

May God continue to comfort the family.

The Whitworth Family
(Fair Avenue Neighbors)
Columbus, Ohio

Rusti Lee and family

January 26, 2007

Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with all of your family at this time.

Flossie (Johnson) Walker

January 26, 2007

Diana was a very good friend of mine from school. She was a good person and she will be missed very much. My deepest condolences to the family.

Mary Hamilton

January 26, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.May your memories bring you comfort.

Robert Eskridge, Jr

January 26, 2007

To Verno and the Payton Family, you have my sincere sympathy with the passing of your sister, Diana,
My prayers are with you,Bob Eskridge
L.U.189

Brandon Jackson

January 26, 2007

to the Payton Family

my prayers are with you

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