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Mary Payne Obituary
July 20, 2025
Mary Hall Payne of Lynchburg departed this life on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at Guggenheimer Health and Rehab. Her remains rest at Community Funeral Home.
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Tim and Natalie TRACY
July 30, 2025
It's with the deepest sympathy that I submit this to the family of Ms. Mary Payne. Ms. Payne was a friend of my mother, (the late Ms. Doretha Stamps Tracy) and the entire Stamps family, all who were members of Court Street Baptist Church for many years. I can imagine Ms. Payne and my late uncle L. Garnell Stamps putting together some type of program in the heavenly skies, where we all hope to see them again. Condolences to John, Marvin and Betty.
Michelle Perry
July 30, 2025
Mary Payne was a friend to my mother Fannie Butler Perry. She and my mom in later years kept in touch through greeting cards. I´ve known her for a few years, and have kept in touch through cards. She always had a kind word to share. Her smile is what I remember most.
May God continue to guide and strengthen her family. Peace, Love!!
Detric Sinclair
July 29, 2025
Ma Payne was more than just a great church member to my family and I she was "family" to us. We enjoyed her words of encouragement and prayers. She always asked about our children and to us she was like a fairy godmommy or adopted gamma. We truly are going to miss you. Indeed you were loved and we were lucky. What are blessings for so many. Love you
The Sinclair Family
White Plains, MD
Renita Shields
July 28, 2025
Mary Payne was one of the kindest church members at Court Street Baptist Church. She never had an unkind word to say to anyone. She made sure that she asked how you were doing. She used to make me fill good inside. When our mother died she spoke so eloquently, at her service. It touched all of our hearts. I know that I am saying what others have shared. I just wanted to let her know how important she was to me. Court Street Baptist Church will never be the same. Thank you so much.
Love,
Renita Shields
Lenora Armstrong
July 27, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JoAnn Brown Martin
July 26, 2025
Mary Payne's life spoke for itself. She was a devoted member of the Lynchburg Chapter of the NAACP, a civil rights activist, a committed community leader and a woman like no other. This community will forever be in her debt for the difference she made. Surely Heaven has gained an angel like no other but her memory and her dedication will live on. Our condolences to her family.
Kenny "Poo" and Kathy Jackson
July 26, 2025
Sending Prayers and Condolences to The Payne Family. John, Martin and Betty are her biological children. But Mrs Payne or Mary Payne as most of us called her was a Mother to a lot of children in Lynchburg. I am so glad I was one of them. Rest well Ma Mary.....
Rev. Mary Woodruff
July 26, 2025
To the Family of Sis Mary Payne Our Deepest heartfelt Sympathy and Condolences to you all Sis Mary Payne was a real Trooper in the City of Lyncburg she truly cared for the people of Lynchburg She really Representative Well she has received her reward from Labor to Rest Rest On
Rev.Mary Woodruff
Kenneth Reaves
July 25, 2025
Condolences and prayers for the Payne family. For as long as I knew Mary, she gave her all the community of Lynchburg. I first met Mary when Charles M. L. Mangum fan for City Council. She became my mentor and friend. She has worked long and hard for this city and deserves to take a much needed rest. I will truly remember your guidance Mary. Thank you.
Sharon Calloway
July 25, 2025
To Betty and family..Mrs. Payne was a remarkable lady. She served the Lynchburg community respectfully, and worked tirelessly to advocate for others. Mrs. Payne was loved by many and will never be forgotten. Please cherish your fondest memories, they will last a lifetime.
PASTORS VICTOR AND SHIRLEY PAIGE
July 25, 2025
OUR CONDOLENCES ARE BEING SENT OUT TO THE FAMILY! WELL DONE JOB OUR QUEEN MARY PAYNE! WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU! LOVE ALWAYS
Ann van de Graaf
July 25, 2025
My condolences to the family. Mary Payne was a fighter. I knew her in the late 1960's when I was teaching Art in Dearington. She organized a group of women and fought City Hall to stop routing garbage trucks through the development to create a dump, bringing trash and snakes to the area. She fought for greater opportunities for children living in poverty. She worked in voter registration and was a warrior for Civil Rights. I admired her courage and spirit. We remained in contact over the years. She loved her children. We remained in contact over the years. I will miss her.
Ann van de Graaf
Sharon Beaden
July 25, 2025
Mrs Payne was a woman that was always smiling time I saw her she had kind words to say. I am from Dearington and she was one of the pillows of the neighborhood . You will be missed but we know you are looking down smiling from Heaven especially on your sweet daughter.Take your Rest in peace
Birthday celebration at Court Street
Kay Farrow-Smith
July 24, 2025
Claude Davis
July 24, 2025
Thanks for your wonderful journey and the contributions you made to the city you loved dearly. My sincere condolences to your family
Jetta Knight
July 24, 2025
My deepest sympathy ❤
Leslie M Camm Jr
July 24, 2025
I've known Mrs. Payne my whole life and will miss her loving smile at Court Street Baptist Church. My wife and I will cherish a picture we have of her holding our son when he was just one year old. Prayers and condolences to the entire family.
Eli Woodson Richardson
July 24, 2025
I Remember Mrs Payne as i was Coming up as well as growing up to become a Man in life, I also went to school with her Children!! Mrs Payne was a Beautiful Person inside and outside, with a Beautiful Smile!! She always Spoke to me with a greeting Smile, Well Mrs Payne Your Work here has been done, now you will have a Beautiful Job to do in Heaven!! and that’s being a Beautiful Angel, with Beautiful Flying Wings, Well Mrs Payne Rest in Peace, and I won’t say goodbye but I will say Good Night❤
Poindexter/ Graves family
July 24, 2025
In loving memory of a wonderful person. The work Mary did surely speaks for her. RIP, she fought a good fight!
Sarita Gardner
July 24, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
ELAINE REID
July 24, 2025
A FAITHFUL SERVANT OF GOD & GOOD FRIEND! ❤❤
John Evans
July 24, 2025
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Linda Andrews
July 23, 2025
My condolences and prayers to Ms. Mary family. Ms. Mary your work here is done. God said to come on home with your brothers/sisters. Phenomenal Woman, Trailblazer, Legend, & etc has gained her wings. Rest in Peace.
Katie Walker-Harvey
July 23, 2025
My condolences and prayers for the family.
Rochelle Jennings and Family
July 23, 2025
Praying for strength, comfort, and peace for the family.
Judy Ferguson
July 23, 2025
Deepest Condolences Betty to you and your family in the death of your mother!! She was a sweet lady and will be greatly missed! ❤
CHRISTINE (King) BROOKS
July 23, 2025
To Mrs. Paynes' Family: May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Mrs. Payne was a phenomenal woman.
Pat Childers
July 23, 2025
I believe I worked with Mrs Payne at Lynchburg General 1968-1972 timeframe; if this is the same person. She was a wonderful, caring professional. May she rest in peace for all she has done caring for the people of Lynchburg.
Alrie Tracy
July 22, 2025
What a tremendous loss for our community. Ms. Payne was a trailblazer. I thank her for all her wisdom and knowledge she shared with me. Well done Thy good and faithful servant. Praying for her family. She will be missed by all she touched
Robert Flood
July 22, 2025
To the Martin Luther King of Lynchburg Va. It’s a lot I could say,but her work in the community spoke for her! She was like a Mother to me and always kept me on my peas and Qs. Going to miss you,but you will never ever be forgotten!! Love you! RIH
Patricia McCoy
July 22, 2025
My Deepest Condolences To The Family Ms Payne Was "One Of A Kind" So Many Accomplisments & She Donated So Much Of Her Time & Energy To Our Community Rest Easy Ms Payne "At The Foot Of Jesus" You Will Be Trully Missed❤
Mary Walthall
July 22, 2025
Blessings to the family!!
From : Mary & Howard Walthall.
7-22-25
Jean Booker
July 22, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
James/Zilphy Dillard
July 22, 2025
Mrs. Payne (Ma Payne)
We loved you so much. When we first came to Court St Baptist Church you were one of the disciples that welcomed us. You always made us feel so much like family .
James and Zilphy Dillard
Deborah Webb
July 22, 2025
Such a beautiful lady like another mom to me she will be truly missed with all that she has done for so many people. Well done and rest well
P'trice Jennings Johnson
July 22, 2025
I Loved her Then, Now and Always!
Thank You Ms. Payne for being all that you meant to me!!!
Sincerely P'trice Jennings Johnson
Shirley Jones
July 22, 2025
Prayers and condolences to the family during this time. Mrs. Payne has been a community staple in Lynchburg for many years. She has been very instrumental in providing a voice to the many issues that have faced our community over the decades. She will be truly missed. Take your rest, Mrs. Payne. You deserve it! God bless the family and friends. May you find comfort in your memories of a life well lived!
Gwen Hartzog
July 22, 2025
I had many great memories of Mary when she worked in ICU.
Irene
July 22, 2025
Sending My Condolences to the family, Thanking about the many days and evenings we spoke on the phone and the many times we prayed together,You will be missed but never forgotten,Rest On Until we meet again. Ms. Irene and ACE.
Shirley Stamps-Jackson
July 22, 2025
What a joy to have known and admired Mrs. Mary Payne - a Lynchburg legend, a community leader, a phenomenal woman of God. Mrs. Payne led by example and lived a life that inspired us to do and to be our best. So many cherised memories from Dearington, Court Street Church, and so much more. Squeaky, Martin & Jeanie, we are praying for you during this difficult time. May you find comfort in God's Word: "Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord 'they will rest from their labor, for their deeds will follow them.” Revelation 14:13
Peace & Love.
Shirley Stamps Jackson, Nathaniel Jackson Jr & Marvin Stamps
Linda Smith Keyes
July 22, 2025
Condolences, Prayers and Love to the Family, Ms. Payne will Truly be missed, anybody who knew her took away wisdom and knowledge. She was well known in the Lynchburg Community and Surrounding Areas. She was a person to tell you the Truth and nothing but the Truth. Rest now Queen Yes Queen you have ran the course and finished your race. Rest in the Masters arms, you deserve it❤The Smith and Keyes Family Love you❤
Stan
July 21, 2025
Gerald O Reaves
July 21, 2025
Mary, sixty some years ago we met and you shared your wisdom with me. I truly enjoyed the times we worked together. You fought to make the lives of others better for as long as I have known you. It is now time for you to take your rest, as a good and faithful child of God, You will truly be missed.
Joni Freeze
July 21, 2025
Praying for comfort for you all. Many great memories of Mary. She will be dearly missed. Love to you all.
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