Melissa (Thomas) Payne

Melissa Thomas Payne, 55, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2019 at her home. She was born in Gaston County, daughter of the late Ozell Dean Thomas.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jeffery Hoyle Thomas. She was employed by the Sister's of Mercy in Belmont.

She is survived by her son, Brandon Payne and his wife, Summer; a grandson, Joshua Revels; her brother, Kelly Thomas and his wife, Jerri; and numerous aunts and uncles.

A service to celebrate the life of Melissa will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at the Woodlawn Chapel of Woodlawn Funeral Home, Mount Holly. Burial will follow at Goshen Cemetery, Belmont. The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Holy Angels, 6600 Wilkinson Blvd, Belmont, NC 28012. Condolence messages may be sent to the family by visiting www.woodlawnfuneral.org. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Mount Holly is serving the Payne family.

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