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Yoriko Naka Payne: Obituary

Yoriko Naka Payne, age 90, known by her family and friends as Mickie, of Kingsport, TN passed away March 13, 2018.
She was born in Nara, Japan on March 6, 1928. Her husband Frank Payne predeceased her.

She is survived by her son Michael B Payne and his wife Bonnie of Kingsport TN., granddaughters Candie McDonald of Crossville, TN. and Crystal Payne of Kingsport, TN. and four great grandchildren -Cameron, Jacob, Lexy and Liam as well as sister in law  Ruth Jones of Ellijay, GA. and several nieces and nephews.

In loving memory of her a Memorial Service will be held in the chapel of the Bernhardt Funeral Home on Saturday March 24th at 1:00 pm Rev. Chad Kelly officiating.  Interment following at the East Ellijay Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00-1:00 at Bernhardt Funeral Home.

Bernhardt Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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