Harriett Louise Tyre Payne Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Harriett Louise Tyre Payne of Burlington, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 25, 2026 at the age of 84. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Harriett Louise Tyre Payne to pay them a last tribute.

Though Harriett has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Wilbur Tyre and Beatrice Tyre; her husband James; her brother Ronnie Tyre; and her son Barry Keith Payne.

She is survived by: her brother George Tyre; and her children, Jimmy Payne (Angie), Tony Payne (Wendy), Terry Coley (Freddie), Sherri Hendrix (Erik) and Cindy Lewis (Jeff). She is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and 15 great-great-grandchildren.