Mary Sue Payne

Mary Sue Payne obituary, Tullahoma, TN

Mary Sue Payne

Mary Payne Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Kilgore Funeral Home, LLC - Tullahoma on Jan. 20, 2026.
Mary Sue Payne, of Tullahoma, passed this life on Saturday, January 17th, 2026 at Life Care Center at the age of 85. Mrs. Payne was born in Tullahoma to the late Lawrence and L.V. Burt Austin. During her life she worked as a machine operator at PCA. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marlin Ray "M.R." Payne; and one brother, Dale Austin. Mrs. Payne is survived by her son, Troy (Angie) Miller; daughter, Teresa (Tim) Golden; grandchildren, Alicia (Chris) Bewley and Dusty (Pam) Griffin; and great-grandchildren, Ethan Griffin and Kyrstyn Arthur (Fiancé Dylan McKelvie). A private graveside service was held at Hurricane Cemetery in Tullahoma with Bro. John Hill officiating.

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