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Karen Payne Obituary
1961 - 2018
Karen Lynn Payne was born and have lived her entire life in Columbus, Oh. Preceding her in death are her parents Ben R. Payne, Jr and Helen (Seward) Payne. Surviving relatives include her son, Mark Robertson, Jr.; grandson, Isaac Robertson; brother, Brad R. (Alisha M.) Payne; and niece, Imani Re' Chandler. Celebration of Life 10 am Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 1080 E Broad St., Columbus, Oh 43205, where the family will receive friends from 9 am until the start of service. Interment Green Lawn Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long St. To read Karen's full obituary and to express condolences to her family, please visit her online memory book at www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits.
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Tara Narcross
March 31, 2018
The world has lost a wonderful person. I was lucky enough to know Karen for over 10 years at Columbus State. I wish it could have been longer. My deepest sympathy to her family and loved ones.
March 30, 2018
To Karen's Family,
may good memories sustain you all through your great loss. I recall that Karen enjoyed finding fun things for her grandson to do.
Co-worker Becky Murray
Columbus State Community College
Allen Potts
March 30, 2018
A sweet voice has been silence, and a smile that can light a room. My deepest condolences to the family. I will always be her "Pottsie."
Anna Patterson
March 30, 2018
To the family of Karen Payne...
Please accept my heartfelt condolences. Karen was a beautiful person with a beautiful spirit. She will truly be missed.
Columbus State Colleague
Minerva Moorehead
March 29, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
RoseMary M.
March 29, 2018
To the Payne Family, Friends & Loved Ones
You have my sincere, heart-felt condolences regarding your loss. May the God of Heaven and Earth comfort you during this time and beyond. Karen will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her!
Columbus State Colleague
Deborah White-Keaton
March 28, 2018
You will be missed by all that knew you Karen. My prayers goes out to the family.
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