Myra Silvey Payne Oakes Obituary
The world bids farewell to Myra Silvey Payne Oakes of Rome, Georgia, departing on February 16, 2026 at the age of 82. Myra leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Myra Silvey Payne Oakes to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Arthur Silvey and Flora Bell Howell Silvey; her husbands, Bobby F. Payne and Rev. J. C. Oakes; and her siblings, Faye Ginn, Helen Morris, Mary Jo Potts, Betty Holden, Hershel, Junior, Harlan and Pete Silvey.
She is survived by: her daughters, Karen Rickman (Joey) and Denise Swanson (Joel); her grandchildren, Heather Pearson (Cole), Payne Kessler (Ashley), Shelby Leath, Zack Leath, Anna Kate Moss (Grant) and Trey Rickman; and her great grandchildren, Oliver Pearson, Dexter Pearson, Wyatt Gresham, Kadence Williams, Avarie Mae Gresham, Silas Pearson, Grayson Leath, Layla Kessler and Olivia Howerton. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
