Joye Ellen Payton Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Joye Ellen Payton (Akron, Ohio). Joye, born on November 3, 1927, passed away on June 12, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Joye for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Joye’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Joseph Mangold and Mary Mangold; her husband Chandler "Ward" Payton; and her sisters, Norma Bodine and Marjorie Crabtree.
She is survived by: her children, Cindy Snicer (Gary), Gary Payton and William Payton. She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
