Kathleen Adina Payton, 83, of Whiting passed away Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Born in Jamaica, she came to the United States in 1981. She lived in Long Island, NY. While there Kathleen was a nursing aid at Mercy Medical Center, Rockville Center, New York where she served 18 years before retiring. When she moved to Manchester, NJ in 2006 she came out of retirement and worked for Preferred Home Healthcare, Toms River before returning to retirement. Kathleen was a member of Lakehurst United Methodist Church. Active in her community, she enjoyed playing bingo. She enjoyed watching all sports especially tennis. Her family was most important to her. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband, Aubrey Payton. Those left to cherish Kathleen’s memories are her daughter, Angela Morrison of Toms River, Andrew Payton (Kimberly) of Manchester, Wayne Payton (Marsha) of Jamaica, Winston Payton of FL, Sean Payton of GA, her daughter/granddaughter Talia Payton of Toms River, her brother, Gladstone Grant of Jamaica, three sisters, Gloria Taylor of GA, Curline Andrade of Jamaica, Avalon Grant of FL, many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, extended family and friends. Viewing 12pm-2pm Monday, December 2, 2024, with the service proceeding at DeGraff Lakehurst Funeral Home, 119 Union Ave., Lakehurst.
Accept my deepest condolences . I pray God comfort the Payton family in this difficult time in their lives. Rest well Mrs. Payton.
Love you forever Aunt Kathleen. I miss talking to you everyday. Wish we got to see each other this week as planned. I will forever hold all of our memories in my heart!
Sleep in eternal Peace Aunt Kathleen (aka Boomie). You are loved and will always be remembered.
Love always,
Opal, Robert and Chante.
Though you are gone Aunt Kathleen your love and kindness will live in our hearts for a very long time. We will cherish the precious memories. Rest in eternal peace Aunt Kathleen. We love you.
Sophia, Dennis, Brittni, Shelby Hickey
RIP
My deepest condolences to the family.
Kathleen was a great person. She was so funny with me at Manchester Pines ( I was the resident service coordinator there until I retired) At times she was stubborn but later on she would..agree .lol I loved listening to talk about her life, and her children. I will cherish her memories she left with me. God 🙌 Bless
Rest in the arms of the Father Amighty. Gone but not forgotten