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Mattie Payne Obituary

Payne, Mattie N. (Nee Nash) (Formerly Williams) Was called home to the Lord on August 17, 2017. Age 79. She is survived by her sons Jerry Nash and Shawn Payne; 10 grandchildren, and 5 great-grandchildren. Visitation at the Funeral Home on Saturday, August 26, 2017, from 1-2:45PM. Service at 3PM. Private burial Graceland Cemetery. Mattie served the youth and the elderly for over 40 years in South Eastern Wisconsin.

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Published by Milwaukee Journal Sentinel on Aug. 20, 2017.

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Jerri S Nash

August 17, 2025

Grams you are never ever forget ten at all. I love you so much and miss you every day but know you are with me not to far away. I take solace in the fact that I will see you again; but it still hurts I can´t hug my best friend. Love you always and I hope I make you proud. Keep my spot warm way up above those clouds!!
Love you.
Jerri S. Nash

Jerri S Nash

August 18, 2022

Grams I miss you everyday. You will never be forgotten. I know you love your heavenly home. I cherish all the memories and time we shared

Jerri Nash

August 14, 2020

Grams,
Trying to go on without you has been hard. I miss your laughter, your wisdom and kindness. I love you and cherish every memory I have. I know I am unable to hug you but will remember every hug and kiss. You are my motivation and inspiration. I will see you again in Heaven.

Shaunee/Amere Graham

August 17, 2019

Ma.....
We are always thinking of you
We love you
And carry your love with us always

Jerri Nash

August 14, 2019

Grams
I cannot believe I have been doing this 2 years without you next to me. I still visit the stores on the weekend and have a cup of tea every night before bed after reading a verse. I know you been watching over me as I have never had so much clarity before. I simply long for the day that you, and the rest of the family greet me again for our last holiday.

Jerri Nash

October 17, 2017

Grams I miss you every day. I am blessed to have had all the time I had with you. You inspired me to be kind, caring, and loving. Make sure to save me a spot up there. You are my heart and soul not to mention my comfort. You were so kind and sweet and I know once again we will meet. Save me a seat next to you at Gods feet. I know you are at his rigjt hand and only now do you understand what your life meant to so many. Just one more hug and I would give my last penny. The only hope and comfort for me now is to know we will meet again in his kingdom down a long hall. Grams to me you were perfect in every sense of the word. Please know all the lessons you taught, I Jerri Nash heard. I love you grams. Love D.D.

Jerri Nash

October 17, 2017

Grams I miss you every minute of every day. You inspired me to be kind, caring, compassionate, and to love God. I was blessed to have as much time with you as I had. I love you and will do my best to make you proud. Make sure you save me a seat up there. You are my heart and soul. Ma to me is comfort and kindness. No matter her pain she always showed kindness. She paved the way for little women like me to have and even be all we can be. The only comfort that keeps me going is that finally you are all knowing. Have a blast with God, Jesus and your friends and family. Just don't forget you are my favorite gammy.

Willie Pearl Wilson

August 25, 2017

To family of the late Mattie Payne you have my deepest sympathy

Myrtle Dillon

August 23, 2017

Mattie was a jewel, and a fresh breath of air. I had the pleasure of meeting her through my work at the Milwaukee Women's Center. She will be truly missed! Rest in peace my friend!

Bob T

August 23, 2017

I also had the privilege to work with Mattie on occasion and if you met her once, you'd never forget her. The world needs more people like Ms. Mattie. God bless her family during this difficult time.

August 22, 2017

I always enjoyed working with Mattie. One of the kindest people you will ever meet. She will be missed by all who knew her. Karyl Richson

August 22, 2017

I had the privilege of collaborating with Mattie while working at the Department on Aging. She was a shining star to those that she reached out to help in our community.
Jane

Sandra White

August 21, 2017

I had the privilege and honor to have been Mattie's Supervisor from 2006 through 2014 at the Social Development Commission. She loved working with the Seniors in the Senior Companions Program. Her joy and positive attitude was contagious. She was an outstanding staff member because she served with kindness, compassion and love. She always expressed a servant's heart. Her love for her family, especially her two sons was enormous. Her grand children were her jewels, she spoke of them often.
Mattie was a woman of God and she lived her life with purpose. May God surround her family with his comforting grace. I will miss her dearly.

Vickee Cole

August 21, 2017

Ms. Mattie was beyond beautiful. She always had time for you no matter what the situation is. My heart go out to her sons and grandkids. An awesome legend of her own. Love you Ms. Mattie.
Vickee C.

Gracie Salter

August 20, 2017

Mattie was a beautiful person, she had a heart for everyone. She will be missed in the community.

Angelicia Rathell

August 20, 2017

Ms Mattie will be missed. She never, I mean never looked down on anyone. prayers to the family. A lovely and true person. Rest well Ms Mattie.

Denice Walker

August 20, 2017

So sorry for your loss mattie was a sweet an kind person will truly be missed RNH mattie much love

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