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Mary Payne Obituary

Mary M. Payne, 95, Shawnee, KS died June 2, 2012 at Shawnee Gardens with her family at her side. A visitation will be held Thursday from 6 to 8 pm at the Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory. The Rosary will be recited at 6 pm. Mass will be held at 10 am Friday at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Shawnee, KS with burial following in Resurrection Cemetery. Mary was born to Joseph H. & Mary Ann Zahner on March 6, 1917 in Shawnee and was a lifelong resident. Mary was also a lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Lloyd J. Payne, by her parents, and 12 brothers and sisters. Mary is survived by her daughter Lorraine Hoefler and husband Charles, by her son David Payne and wife Nancy, her grandsons Chuck & Wendy Hoefler, Bill & Sheryl Hoefler, David M., and Kenny L. Payne, and by her great-grandchildren; Morgan, Karly, Shelton, and Grace Hoefler. Contributions in Mary's memory may be made to the American Heart Association or to Hospice Care of Kansas. Online condolences may be expressed at www.amosfamily.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jun. 6, 2012.

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