Marilyn Payton

Marilyn Payton

Marilyn Payton Obituary

Published by D. O. McComb and Sons - Lakeside Park on Nov. 9, 2016.
Marilyn Payton, 64, passed away Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. Born in Fort Wayne, IN, Marilyn worked as a Home Health Aid with New Horizons for 18 years. She was the backbone of the family, loved her grandkids, and caregiver to all. Surviving are her husband, William Payton, daughter, Pearley (Adam) Hahn, son, Kevin Smitley, sister, Anna Moyers, brother, Robert Smitley, and 9 grandchildren. Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Stan and Norma Smitley, son, Matthew Smitley, and brother, Michael Smitley. Service is 10:00 am, November 16, 2016 at - D.O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home, 1140 Lake Avenue with an hour of calling prior. Calling at the funeral home, November 15, 2016, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm & 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Burial in I.O.O.F. Cemetery, New Haven, Indiana. To sign the online guest book, go to www.mccombandsons.com.

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December 1, 2022

Pearley Hahn posted to the memorial.

August 2, 2017

nevaeh smitley posted to the memorial.

November 14, 2016

Kim Putnam posted to the memorial.

Pearley Hahn

December 1, 2022

Mommy, I miss you so much you were my rock and my Hero you accomplished so much and was the glue in the family. I think of you all the time I wish we had more time but regardless of my feelings I'm so glad that you are not suffering. You worked so hard and took care of so many I Love You Forever and Always and I will always hold you close to me...

nevaeh smitley

August 2, 2017

My grandmother was a very strong women she kept me out of alot of trouble ... she kept are family together she was a loveing and careing person i miss her alot we all do actully ya me and my grandama didnt see eye to eye on alot of things .... but we still loved each other no matter wat happens i just wished i got to say goodbye i remember that night she passed my other sister bre was up at the hospital and my sister bre told my grandma she loved her and my grandma smiled and said i love u too NEVAEH like it brings tears to my eyes everytime I hear it there was alot i wanted my grandma to kno about me i wish she could of met her grandson too ..... LOVE U GRANDMA

Kim Putnam

November 14, 2016

So sorry for your loss. You're in my prayers through this difficult time.

Kayce Beckering

November 14, 2016

Well Grandma, this past week has made it evident that I have large shoes to fill. I promise to make you proud. I love you so much. Rest easy Mama.

mary reuille

November 14, 2016

will miss you

barbbara barrett

November 14, 2016

rest in peace will miss you

Jenny Ceccanese

November 12, 2016

So sorry for your loss. She always felt like family to me, as do most of you. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Hugs to all. RIP.

kayli smitley

November 11, 2016

Grandma I know you are in my heart but I'm hurt and destroyed . I love you and now we just got to remember the good time we had together . I cooked your fried chicken last night . I miss you and I know you are watching over all of us grandma .
#neverforgotten
R.I.H Grandma
#by your grandkid Kayli Smitley

Shirley Curtis

November 10, 2016

Remembering you with special thoughts and prayers during this time.

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December 1, 2022

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