Mary Thorpe Payton Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mary Thorpe Payton (Durham, North Carolina), born in Oxford, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mary Thorpe left this world on April 20, 2026 at the age of 86, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary Thorpe Payton or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, David Thorpe and Mattie Ragland Thorpe; her husband Lamont Payton; her brothers, Elijah Thorpe, John Thorpe Sr., Larry Thorpe and Alphonso Thorpe; and her great grandchild Norricio Thorpe.
She is survived by: her daughters, Vernessa Harrington and Pamela Thorpe; her grandchildren, Darrell Thorpe (Laconya), Derrick Thorpe (Paquita), Sharice Thorpe, Carisma (Thorpe-Jones), April Harrington, Charnese Hunter and JoVontae Green; her son Bob Turrentine; her siblings, Mattie Mae Thorpe, Shirley Taylor, Elizabeth Thornton and David Thorpe (Mary); and her sisters-in-law, Paulette Thorpe and Doris Thorpe. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
