Patricia Ann Payne was born August 12, 1943 and departed this life on December 28, 2023. She was retired Mail Carrier from the Post Office. She is preceded in death by her Father, Clarence Melvin Poe; Mother, Elizabeth Poe; Sisters, Frances Whitehead, Nadine Turner and Ex-Husband, Rufus Earl Harris, Sr.

She is survived by Son, Earl Harris; Daughters, Janet Collier (Barry), Patricia Harris; Son, James Michael Harris (Diane); Brother, Buddy Poe (Sandra) and A Host of Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 2nd at 11:00 a.m. from Bell Forestdale Chapel with burial to follow at Midway Cemetery. Bob Pritchett will be officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday from 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.