Phyllis Jean Brown Payne Obituary
The family announces the passing of Phyllis Jean Brown Payne (Maryville, Tennessee) on June 12, 2026. Phyllis was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Phyllis Jean Brown Payne to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles L Brown and Alma M Murphy Brown (Clay); her husband James E Payne; and her friends, Lois Buchanan and Joyce Ritter.
She is survived by: her stepmother Mable Keller Brown; her daughters, Cindi Simmons (Steve) and Janie Latham (Mike); her grandchildren, Ashley Lane (Nathan), Lauren Penner (Joe), Michael Latham (Maddie) and Aaron Simmons; her great grandchildren, Blakley, Paisley Lane and Caroline Penner; her godson James Benson; her nephews, Andy Payne (Laura) and Eddie Payne; and her stepbrother Carson Keller (Linda).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be made to Butterfly Gap Baptist Church, Widows Fund, 4202 Butterfly Gap Loop, Maryville, TN 37803.
