Kathy Thomas Hill Payne

Mrs. Kathy Thomas Hill Payne, age 80, of Mt. Airy, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2026 at The Joan and Howard Woltz Hospice Home in Dobson. She was born on March 16, 1946 in Surry County to the late George Ellis Thomas and the late Trusty Bryant Thomas. Mrs. Payne was retired from the United States Postal Service after many years of service and was a member of Epworth Memorial Wesleyan Church. Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 31 years, Raymond Russell Payne; children, Jamie Hill, Barry Payne, Dyrek Payne, Tommy Payne, Suzette Sibley (Doug); grandchildren, Levi and Chaz Payne, great-grandchild, Maive Payne; brother, Terry Thomas (Nellie). In addition to her parents Mrs. Payne was preceded in death by her first husband, James Hill; sisters, Delphia Chapell, Nellie Gery, Vivian Lakey; brothers, Arvil, Herman, Aubrey, Mac, and Kenneth Thomas. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Epworth Memorial Wesleyan Church with service conducted by Rev. Richard Loman and Rev. Donald Boyles Jr. Burial will follow in the church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday afternoon from 1:00 PM until the time for the service at the church. Memorial Donations may be made in honor of Mrs. Payne to Epworth Memorial Wesleyan Church Cemetery Fund: PO Box 132, Cana, VA 24317.