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Beverly Payne Obituary
Franklin - Age 75, passed away on January 6, 2019. She was born in Baltimore, MD on October 13, 1943, the daughter of Woodrow H. and Mary L. Hall. Beverly is survived by her two children Amy S. and Jonathan K. Payne, her sister Patricia H. Smith, her two grandsons Jacob A. and Ethan E. Hilen. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother-in-law Gerald M. Smith and niece Sandra S. Carico. Beverly graduated from Hillsboro High School in 1962, received her Bachelor of Science from Memphis State University in 1966 and her Master's of Library Science from Vanderbilt University's Peabody School in 1981. She dedicated her time to her family and countless life-long friends and to her career as a school librarian at Brentwood (Northside) Middle School, Woodland Middle School and Christ Presbyterian Academy. She was a faithful member of Christ Presbyterian Church at its foundation, but recently became part of the Christ Community Church family in Franklin, TN. She enjoyed competitively playing bridge and duplicate and volunteering for Thrift Smart and The Belize Project. A memorial service will be held at Christ Community Church in Franklin, TN on Monday, January 14th at 2:30 pm with Visitation at 1:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial to The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation or Christ Community Church Building Fund
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Brenda Flowers
March 4, 2019
Beverly was so thoughtful. She cared deeply about her students. I remember her kindness towards my son, David, who attended Woodland Middle and Brentwood High. She personally acknowledged his graduation with a card and words of encouragement.
I will be praying for the family as I know you miss her greatly. I have faith that we will be reunited if we trust in Jesus as Beverly I believe did.
Pat Kovalcheck
January 12, 2019
Beverly was my bridge partner for many years, first in Cheekwood Marathon, later in second Monday group. I don't think I've ever known a finer person. She was giving, generous, and patient. She loved playing bridge but never took it too seriously. Beverly, I'll try to remember the yellow pencil. Rest In Peace, my friend.
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