Ragan Payne Obituary
Left to cherish her memory are her precious children, son Maddox and daughter Owyn; her brother Jeremy Smith and wife Sara, nephews Ike and Ivan Smith; grandmother Burma Smith; father and mother-in-law, Dr. John and Jane Payne; brother and sister-in-law, David and Jennifer Payne; nephews, Beckett and Xander. Also left to cherish her memory are many aunts, uncles, cousins and her large network of friends.
Ragan loved her family, loved being anywhere there was water and sunshine, especially at Chix Beach with her friends. She would light up a room just by her presence, and to know her was to love her. She had a way of making people feel better about themselves with her tender and loving heart. Friendships, whether family or friends, meant everything to her.
A celebration of life will be held at 1 PM, Saturday February 21, 2026, at First Baptist Norfolk, 312 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502.
In lieu of flowers, you may give your gift of love to the Downs Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads (dsahr.org) in remembrance of Ragan Payne.
Many thanks to J.T. Fisher Funeral Services in Chesapeake for their assistance and kindness during this difficult time.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Terry Ann Mahloy
February 21, 2026
I'm so sorry to hear of this loss, May God bring comfort and understanding to her children, family, friends and all that loved and knew Ragen. I fondly remember meeting her and the children at a DS meetup. I am just learning of this loss now. I would certainly had been at the service otherwise. Please know I will continue to pray for guidance at this time.
Terry Ann and Katie
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Stephen & Terrie Hampton
February 13, 2026
We are heartbroken that Kimball Payne, and now Reagan, are no longer with us and their beautiful children Maddox and Owyn. We have known the extended Payne family since college, or our own wedding, and most recently I was grateful to spend time with Ragan (and some of her family and friends) in Virginia Beach when visiting Tilghman Payne, Jr. She was a caring mother, larger than life, a confidant and counselor, and a bright light to all. Which is how I will remember her.
Our prayers and deepest sympathies to the Payne, Smith, Joyner, and Shoaf families, and her many other relatives and friends.
Stephen & Terrie Hampton
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February 13, 2026
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