Eileen Payton Obituary
In loving memory of Eileen Payton of Oberlin, Ohio, born in Lima, Ohio, who departed this world on February 3, 2026 at the age of 88. Eileen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Eileen Payton to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this cherished soul, solace is taken in the memories held dear — the laughter shared, the wisdom imparted, the moments of quiet reflection in their presence. Though Eileen may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the echoes of her kindness, the warmth of her embrace, and the light of her enduring love.
She was predeceased by: her husband John Kenyon Payton; her parents, Homer Mitchell and Beatrice Mitchell; and her brother James H. Mitchell. She is survived by: her children, James Brian Payton (Janet), Karl Douglas Payton (Michelle), Jenifer Sue Anderson (Larry) and John Robinson Payton (Marsha). She is also survived by eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
