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Mary Payne Obituary

Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Jo Payne, 73, of Opelika will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 23, 2006 at St. James Baptist Church with interment in Siloh A.M.E. Zion Church Cemetery. Rev. George C. Bandy will officiate. Mrs. Payne passed away Monday, December 18, 2006 at Oak Park Nursing Facility. She was a member of St. James Baptist Church. Mrs. Payne exemplified a spirit of giving and sharing. Her remains will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. She is survived by seven children, Joanne Dowdell of Marietta, GA, Mary (Steven) Charlot of Smith Station, Jefferson (Greta) Payne, Calvin (Linda) Payne and Alvin (Sharon) Payne, all of Opelika, Gwendolyn (Anthony) Thompson and Dorthea (Michael) Davis, both of Phenix City; four sisters, Betty Edwards of Opelika, Ruthye Beauchamp, Jammie Drake and Elizabeth Edwards, all of Milwaukee, WI; an aunt, Margaret Mitchell of Opelika; 18 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; a host of nieces, nephews other relatives and friends. Peterson and Williams Funeral Home, Directing. Sign the guest book online at www.oanow.com
Published by The Opelika-Auburn News on Dec. 22, 2006.

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Nigel Andrews & Family

December 27, 2006

May the Peace of God sustain and comfort your family during this difficult time.

Clayton Kellum

December 27, 2006

Joanne
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Clayton

Brenda Ann (Charles) Sanford-Green

December 25, 2006

Remember she is just away and her memory lives on in everyones hearts forever.

Z EARL AVERY

December 24, 2006

MAY GOD CONTINUE TO KEEP BLESSING THE CHILDREN OF MARY JO PAYNE. THE AVERY FAMILY-LEVON,EARL AND SANDRA

December 24, 2006

you have my prayers and thoughts

ROBERT ROWELL

JULIA FINLEY

December 24, 2006

TO THE PAYNE'S FAMILY
I WAS SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT MAE JO
THE LORD NEVER MAKE A MISTAKE. NO MATTER WHAT THAT IS OUR MOTHER. WITHOUT MOTHER NOTHER ARE THE SAME.
BECAUSE I'AM A WITNESS. AND SHE IS MISSING. I THINK OF HER EVERY SECOND OF THE DAY. YOU ALL HAVE MY PRATERS AND BLESSINGS.

Michael & Tonya Heard & Family

December 23, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Karl Allen

December 23, 2006

Your mother did a GREAT job raising you all. I know that she is so proud of all of you. Continue to stay close making her even prouder. My thoughts and deepest condolences are with you. If there's anything I can do for you, don't hesitate to contact me. Take care!

Brenda & Marcus Colquitt & family & Bryant family

December 22, 2006

Jefferson sorry to here of your mother passing. Just know that God love you all and will be there for you. Just keep on trusting in him and your days will get lighter. We love you and your family.

Minnie Johnson

December 22, 2006

I am so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. My prayers are with your family.

Johnnie M. and Jerry L. Jackson

December 22, 2006

Mary, our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of your siblings as y'all deal with the loss of your mother. It was a blessing to know your mother. She was such a giving person and tried to understand and give the benefit to everyone she came in contact with. May the Lord give you strength and comfort in the days ahead.

Deborah Morgan

December 22, 2006

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

LaNorris & Norweda Dardy

December 22, 2006

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Allen, Hardnett, and Wood family

December 22, 2006

We know that the loss of someone that you are close to is very difficut to bear but we want you to know that we share the grief. Now and in the days ahead our prayers and thoughts will be with the family as you all try to return to the daily routines of life. We hope that the memories of Ms. May Jo will continue to bring you all comfort in knowing that she had a life well-lived and now she is resting and watching over you all. We love you all and if you need us please do not hesitate to call us.

CLARENCE TAYLOR

December 22, 2006

TO THE PAYNE FAMILY,I WAS SORRY TO HEAR OF THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER, GRANDMOTHER,AND SISTER.I WAS FRIENDS WITH MARY JO ALMOST ALL MY LIFE,AND I HAVE NOTHING BUT FOND MEMORIES OF HER. PLEASE TRY TO REMEMBER ALL THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD WITH YOUR MOTHER, AND KNOW THAT SHE IS IN A BETTER PLACE NOW,WHERE THERE IS NO PAIN OR SUFFERING.MAY GOD BLESS AND GIVE YOU ALL STRENGTH TO ENDURE THIS ORDEAL.LOVE ALWAYS,CLARENCE TAYLOR.

PAMELA SPINKS

December 22, 2006

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU

Newkirk/Preston Family

December 22, 2006

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during your bereavement.

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