In Remembrance Of
Nina Payton
Nina Norris Payton, 96 of Smithville, MO passed away, Friday, December 13, 2019.
She was born on July 31, 1923 to Leonard Singleton and Lura Elizabeth (Cooper) Norris. Nina graduated from Osburn High School in 1941.
Nina was united in marriage to Willard David Payton, Jr. After the war, they made their home in the Smithville area. Her husband preceded her in death in 1993.Nina was a seamstress, teacher and catered weddings for many years. She and her husband owned and operated Payton Tops Industries in North Kansas City. Nina was the author of two children’s books illustrated by her nephew, Doug Ransdell.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, twelve brothers and sisters; and her daughter, Elizabeth Blackwell.
She is survived by her daughter, Charlotte Payton-Newell; grandchildren, David Blackwell, Aaron Blackwell, Micah Newell, Monica Newell, and Matthew Newell; several great-grandchildren; sister, Zanna Awdey; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home, Smithville, MO with visitation one-hour prior.
Burial: Greenlawn Cemetery, Plattsburg, MO.
Donations may be made to Hixson-Klein Funeral Home.
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Deborah Gay
Charlotte, I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy to loose your Mother. Remembering how Paula went with me to see your Mom and plan my wedding reception and how she just made it all come together perfectly! She was tops at weddings! She seemed to always have fun whatever she did and made people laugh. May your many loving memories help to fill that hole you feel in your heart and may God bless you and your family.
Brenda Lee knox
She gave me my first job at age 16. She was like a mother to me. I lived just up the road from her. My car broke down n I walked to her front door. That is how I meet her. That walk at night was the spookiest walk ever. Always thought it was haunted. She is and always will be an awesome lady. I will miss her. Bless the rest of the family
Pat Gerschutz
You are missed very much at book club.Love you Nina.
kathy and philip french
Charlotte, I just read this notice about your mom. I’m so sorry I was not at the service. I have great memories of your mom. She was so pretty and talented. I hope you are feeling better now that you are home from the hospital. Prayers sent to you and your family for strength.
Donna (Tanner) Miles
I will remember her and continue to love her forever
Brian Hare
Nina lived with gusto. Though she faced her share of hardship, it didn’t seem to wear her down or discourage her. She always had a kind word, a thoughtful remark. And I’ll always remember fondly sitting at the table as she put one dish after another in front of me while apologizing that she didn’t have a proper meal to offer me, when she’d already put the most elaborate meal I’d had in a week on the table. She will be missed, and always remembered with fondness.