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Shirley Ann Payne

January 14, 1940 ~ October 29, 2017 (age 77) 77 Years Old
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A candle was lit by Angela Roberson on September 14, 2020 10:32 PM
Message from Seffner Florida
November 4, 2017 2:10 PM

Dearest Shirles as she called herself. We met a few times in Norris City, and talked on the phone and via the internet. Hadnt talked to her in three or four years, since I've gotten to the age when I no longer travel....85 years old. So dear Shirley, we will meet again someday if the good Lord is willing. Blessed be you, your friends in Florida, Richard and Rita Hardesty
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A candle was lit by Linda (Lockwood) Combs KHS Class of 1971 on November 2, 2017 10:36 AM
Message from Linda(Frost) Mitchell
October 30, 2017 5:13 PM

Sorry for your loss. Miss Payne was my English teacher at Knoxville High many years ago Rest is Peace
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A candle was lit by Linda (Frost) Mitchell on October 30, 2017 5:10 PM
Message from Brent Higgins
October 30, 2017 4:45 PM

Ms. Payne was one of my favorite teachers at KHS and peaked my interest in Journalism and Photography. My condolences to her family and friends.
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A candle was lit by Mickey(Lambert) and Robert Conkle on October 30, 2017 4:44 PM
"Shirls" was not only a cousin at least two ways, we found out, but a really good friend. We did many things together. We shared a love of many things, especially a love of animals, cats most of all. I wished that we could have gotten together so you could have met Robert, but we will meet again. Shirley, you will be missed. Love, prayers, and condolences to the family. We sure wish we could be there, but are there in spirit. Shirley, say hello to Rameses and OJ for us. We love you.
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A candle was lit by Mickey(Lambert) and Robert Conkle on October 30, 2017 4:38 PM
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