Athelia T. Payne, 81, died Friday, October 24, 2014. A native of Little Washington, NC, she had been a resident of the Peninsula for the last 75 years and attended Newport News High School. Preceded in death by her husband, John Thomas Payne, they were married for over 50 years. Survivors include daughters; Ilonda Gregory (Clyde), Nadien Smith (Paul), Kathy Netherland (Terry); sons, Ray Colon (Linda), John C. Payne (Alex); sister, Tressie Potts; grandchildren, Luke Colon (Jennifer), Erika Wilson (Rob), Tasha Cioffi (Keith), Michael Gregory, Tina Mramor (Ty), plus one grandchild on the way; great-grandchildren, Katelynn, Jacob, Zachery, Deveon, Jeremy, Julie, Chloe, Treyvon, Hannah, and Rainie. The family would like to thank the staff at The Gardens at Warwick Forest for their care and support. A Memorial Service will be held at Warwick Baptist Church, on Monday, October 27, 2014 at 2PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society in her honor. Arrangements by R. Hayden Smith Funeral Home