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Payton Mitchell Obituary
Thornville - Payton "PayPay" Lillian Mitchell, age 5, of Thornville, went to be with the Lord, on April 13th, 2018 at Children's Hospital. She was born on July 25th, 2012 in Lancaster to her loving parents, Marianne Thornton and Clarence Mitchell Jr. She attended kindergarten at Pleasantville Elementary and loved life to the fullest. Payton's beautiful smile and amazing soul will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
"PayPay" is survived by her parents; siblings, Robby and Roy Thornton, Taylor Neal, Ashley and C.J. Mitchell III, Joseph and Katherine Chaney, and Katie Hilyard; grandparents, Clarence (Rita) Mitchell Sr., Kae (Joe) Morgan, Ernie (Belinda) Davis; aunt, Wendy Mitchell; uncle, Ernie Wayne; and god mother, Jennifer Litton.
A funeral service will take place on Wednesday at 10:30 AM at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME in Lancaster. Family and friends may call from 4PM until 8PM Tuesday, at the funeral home. Caring Cremation will take place following the service. Online condolences can be made at www.funeralhome.com
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Dr. Draney
April 19, 2018
We are very saddened to learn of Payton's passing. Her sweet little spirit and beautiful personality will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends.
-Lancaster Pediatric Dentistry
Libby And Family
April 17, 2018
Going to miss seeing Paypay and Grandpa Clarence walking to the dollar store or playing outside. She was such a sweet little girl. My love and prayers go out to all the lives touched by this sweet little girl. RIP Paypay❤
April 17, 2018
I'm so sorry for ure lost. My prayers goes to u and ur family. My thoughts are w u.
Stacey denny
Class of 1993 of Lancaster high school
The McCafferty's
April 17, 2018
RIP
Tera Dickson
April 17, 2018
I am so very sad for you all and so sorry for your loss. It is so very heart breaking to lose a young child. We recently went through this very journey and I have been and will continue to pray for your family. The Dickson family of Lancaster
Another Greiving Parent
April 17, 2018
To Payton's Parents and family, my heart breaks for you! I also lost a child at age 5. Prayers for comfort during this lifetime pain.
Jim & Cheryl Fridley
April 16, 2018
Clarence & Marianne, so sorry for your loss of your beautiful little girl. She is in the arms of the Lord now & no more . May God be with you both & comfort you. You will always have the memories of her & she will always be your heart's. You are in our thoughts & prayers.
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