Obituary for
Patricia Marie Payne
Patricia Marie Payne, 66, passed away March 31, 2016. Pat was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Francis and Marie Griffith Nefoske. She was a Norfolk Public School teacher for 23 years, an administrator for 10 years, and a Regent University online professor. Pat was a longtime member of Bethel Baptist Church, Chesapeake and a member of Elam Baptist Church, Gumberry, NC.
Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 30 years, Billy R. Payne, Jr.; son, Zachary Payne (Casi); grandchildren, David and Kaylee; brothers, Francis Anthony Nefoske (Cheryl) and Tim Nefoske; as well as a host of other family and friends.
The family will receive friends on Monday, April 4, 2016 from Noon to 1 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1112 Kempsville Road, Chesapeake. A service to celebrate her life will begin at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Reggie Hester officiating. A reception will follow at Bethel Baptist Church, 1832 Elbow Rd, Chesapeake. She will be laid to rest at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. Please visit her book of memories at www.grahamfuneralhome.com to view the service if unable to attend and to send words of encouragement to the family.