Ila Jean Payne Obituary
The family announces the passing of Ila Jean Payne (Newport, Tennessee) on June 22, 2026. Ila, born on October 31, 1956, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her grandparents, Bruce, Nola Miller, Tony and Nora Worley; her parents, Lonnie Miller and Cynthia Miller; her brother Don Miller; her grandson Roger William Ramsey; her brother-in-law George Griffitts; her sister Barbara; her brother-in-law Jerry Parks; and her mother-in-law Grace Payne.
She is survived by: her significant other Roger Payne; her daughter Tammy Thomas of Ocean City, MD; her son-in-law Herbert Thomas; her daughter Samantha; her son-in-law James Boggs of Greeneville; her son David Gunter of Nashville; her grandchildren, Ashley Thomas of Newport, Taylor, KiKi Thomas of Wake Forest, NC, Megan Ramsey (Lauren Lee) of Harlan, Reed Boggs (Makayla Bowman) of Greeneville, Emmie Gunter Sevierville and Lliam Boggs Greeneville; and her sister Darlena Griffitts (Tn The) of Maryville.
