Mary Alta Payne
February 19, 1913 ~ September 23, 2007
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Asheville Butterfly Trail
Arden ~ Mary Alta Barnette Payne, 94, died on Sunday, September 23, 2007 in a local nursing facility.
She was born in Henderson County and was the daughter of the late Adgar Washington Barnette and Mary Altie Hollingsworth. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Jones Payne. She retired from St. Joseph Hospital and was a member of the Central United Methodist Church.
She is survived by three daughters, Jeanne Peek of Charlotte, Margaret Payne Cole and husband Joe of Arden and Carolyn Gaines and husband Alec of Columbia, SC; a son, Harold ?Butch? Payne, Jr. of Asheville; five grandchildren, Bryan Payne, Cameron Stepp, Rosemary Peek, William Payne, Barry Cole; five great-grandchildren; two sisters, Margaret Bromfield and Lois Kellar both of Brevard; numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held 2:00 Wednesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian on Long Shoals Road with the Rev. Christy Matlick officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
A graveside service will be held at a later date in Calvary Episcopal Churchyard.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meals on Wheels, 146 Victoria Road, Asheville, NC 28801 or to the charity of one?s choice.
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I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that you all are in our prayers.
Carolyn, I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Take comfort in the many years that you shared with her. I know that she achieved many things in her life but raising and mentoring to you was one of the best.
I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
In Christ,
Rick Shaft
We send out our condolences to all of the family members of Mary Payne and let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Rick & Kathy Sanders
Mary was a co-worker, friend and part-time mother. I took her out for lunch a few years ago at Fine Friends restaurant after picking her up at her apartment. We talked about the good old days. She told me I made her day; I didn’t tell her she was wrong, she had made my day! I wish I had taken her more often, but you know how work is.
I know Butch the best, but I met most of you through the hospital.
With love and prayers on our loss,
C. J. Reece
Butch our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jr gentry and family
Dear family , What a sweet and loving person whom I’m happy I got to know . Mary was one of the most kind and considerate people I know. I had the pleasure of being the President of the chapter of ABWA ,which she was a member and hard worker for many years . We were also Secret Pals once too .
She was a positive influence on many people , giving of herself , always to help others .
I enjoyed my visits with her at Battery Prk. and will treasure the momentos she gave me .
She will be sadly missed by all .
Lovingly and sincerely ,
Edith
We send out our deepest condolences to all of the family members of Mary Payne. Our thoughts are with you in these times of need.
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with your family in this difficult time.
Kaci, Ryan, Chris, Elizabeth, Jason, Natasha, & Nadia