1946
2017
Shirley Ann Payne, age 71, of South Knoxville, devoted wife, mother, grandmother and caretaker, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 11, 2017. She was a member of the former Fellowship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, William S. and Georgia Mae Major; mother, Laura Elizabeth Willis; father and mother- in law, Lilburn and Mary Jo Payne; sister, Vicki Vrban; brother, Mike Johnson and loving husband of 53 years, Jack Arnold Payne. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Angela Payne and fiancé Don Clarahan; daughter, Michelle Taft, and husband, Gary; granddaughter, Ashley Costerisan and husband Nathan; grandson, Riley Taft; great- grandsons, Maddox Fream, Walker Boudreau and Finn Costerisan; sister, Kathy Hastings and husband Vern; sister- in- law, Linda Pittman, and many nieces and nephews. Family will receive friends on Monday, May 15, 2017 from 6:00pm until 8:00pm at Berry Funeral Home, 3704 Chapman Highway. Family and friends will meet at Woodlawn Cemetery on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at 11:30am for graveside services, Chaplin Seth Hammond officiating. Condolences may be offered at www.berryfuneralhome.com
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May 17, 2017
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My sincerest condolences to the family.
May the treasured memories of your loved one and the drawing close to Almighty God in prayer comfort and strengthen you during this most difficult time.
May 15, 2017
Toni Grissom
Michelle-
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. All my love.
May 14, 2017
Michelle Taft
Mom, I love you more than you will ever know. I will miss you more than I can describe. You were the center of our family, the part that brought us all together. You loved us completely and selflessly, even when we were being rotten. You always put us first in every aspect of your life. I will miss your big holiday meals, and how you made everything so special for us. I will miss seeing you with Riley, and I am sad to know you will not be there to see him grow up. You were taken from us way too soon, and too unexpectedly. Thank you for making cherry cakes on George Washington's birthday, thank you for taking me to the library all the time, thank you for stressing education always, and thank you for being you. I love you forever and always with all my heart. Michelle
May 13, 2017
Debbie Sutton
Michelle, I am so sorry for your and your family's loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Debbie Sutton
May 13, 2017
BOB LUTTRELL
Angela and Michelle, my heart goes out to you. I always loved Shirley and we loved to kid each other. She was a great wife and mother as you both know, and all my family loved her. God bless you all.
Bob Luttrell
May 12, 2017
Kathy Hastings
Sister,
I am going to miss you so very much
I feel totally alone at this moment being the only sibling left.
I will miss our weekend chats. Loved hearing about Nana's babies and how the girls were doing.
I will miss that country accent.
I am unsure how life will go on without you but there will be a whole in many hearts that will never be filled.
I hope you are dancing with Jesus and having a family reunion.
May 12, 2017
Daughter
Angela Payne
Momma, I just cannot imagine how life will be without you. You always took care of us all and were there for me. I have never known such a unconditional, selfless love. May you rejoice with the Lord, daddy, your mom, mamaw and Papaw . I am who I am because of you and daddy. I love and miss you so much already momma. I will see you one day. Your love and sacrifices have not gone unnoticed and will never be forgotten.
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