Michele Noreen Payne

Michele Noreen Payne, daughter of Edward and Yvonne L. Payne, was born on May 28, 1949 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life on Friday, December 6, 2002 at 1:44p.m. from complications of Lupus which she endured over 32 years. Michele suffered hard and long, but never once did her family hear her complain. She was a real trouper.Michele received her education in the Baltimore City Schools and completed two years of Junior College. Nearly twenty-five years ago, she began working at the Legal Aid Bureau, as an office manager in the Cherry Hill Office. She was a very loyal employee and confident in her work. Michele organized the central file room almost single-handedly. Once she began a project, she worked diligently until the job was completed. She made many lasting friendships during her tenure there, which ended April 18, 2002, when her illness forced her to retire.Michele attended Christ United Methodist Church from and early age and was a member of the Children’s Choir for about three years. She attended several churches, although she never joined. During the last eight or nine months of her life she received Jesus Christ as her personal Savior in her home with family members.Michele had four sisters and two brothers whose relationships were founded in love. Yet as siblings go, they too had their good days and their bad days. Nevertheless, Michele was greatly loved by them all.Michele always rooted for the underdog in life, helping people who were in trouble of any kind, especially members of her own family. Her home became a haven of rest for many, for a short time or as long as her assistance was needed. Even until the end when she became disabled, others were recipients of her love and care. As a result of this, others gave her great care and assistance, which prevented her from having to be institutionalized, proof that what one sow one reaps.Michele was a fireball personality with a cream puff heart. Those who were able to discern this found her as a true and faithful friend. Michele’s confident personality was also evident in her style of dress. Her flare for color and style was impeccable.Michele leaves to mourn her father and mother: two brothers, Phillip A. and Gregory V. Payne; a sister, Maria Chavis; three uncles, Willie Benn, Reginald A. Howard and Bishop Joseph Payne; four aunts, Ruth C. Brooks, Ruth M. Payne, Cecelia M. Benn and Ruby Covington; four nephews, Antonio C. Jackson, Lamont Jiggetts, Mark V. Payne, Sr. and Gregory V. Payne, Jr.; two nieces, Tamara V. Payne and Kimberly N. Jackson; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

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Michele Noreen Payne

May 28, 1949 - December 6, 2002