Eva Sue Corn Payne
September 25, 1928 ~ November 12, 2019
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Candler, NC
Eva Sue Corn Payne, 91, of Candler, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at Pisgah Manor Health Care Center.
A native of Buncombe Co., Mrs. Payne was a daughter of the late George C. and Annie Alexander Corn. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Beverly Jean Smith.
Mrs. Payne was an amazing woman who was devoted to raising her 7 daughters. Her life was centered around the Lord, and she shared her testimony wherever she went. She loved her children, especially her grand, great, and great-great grandchildren. She was a member of Luther Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Surviving are her daughters, Brenda Johnson (Melvin), Laura Gross (Danny), Shelia Lunsford, Freda Thompson, Karen Caldwell, and Debbie Caldwell; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 3 great-great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, at Snow Hill United Methodist Church, with her grandson, Mr. Jeff Johnson, officiating.
Flowers are appreciated, or donations may be made to Luther Pentecostal Holiness Church, 6 Luther Rd., Candler, NC 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting the family.
Services
Graveside Service: November 15, 2019 2:00 pm
Snow Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery
84 Snow Hill Church Road
Candler, NC 28715
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com
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Karen, so sorry to hear about your Mom. You and your family are in our prayers. We love you.
I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Girls and family, we are so sorry to learn of Sue passing. We loved her and love all of you. You will always be our friends and like family to us. Many many great memories growing up and being neighbors for all those years. Keeping you in our prayers and thoughts. Love Janet Stewart and Loretta
Oh I am heartsick for your family I know the love you girls had for Eva she was a great person mother grandmother and friend I loved her as you well know and I mourn with you but I had talks with Eva she knew the Lord and knew where she was going a much better place than this she is happy now thank you Jesus she knew her Lord I am happy to have known you guys but I know she is with Jesus AMEN May God comfort your family I know we will see her soon ❤️
We loved visiting Sue with our Mother Stella . Laura it is hard to loose your Mom.My prayers to you and yourfamily
Sally Reed Ownbey