Marsha May Payne

April 9, 2020

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Marsha May Payne, 64, of Northville, MI, died April 9, 2020.   She was born July 20, 1955 in Frankfort, Ind. to Marvin & Dorothy (Robertson) Coffman.

Marsha was a 1973 graduate of Frankfort Senior High School, a 1977 graduate of Purdue University with a Bachelor’s degree in Library Science and in 2012 she received her Master’s degree from Madonna University for Educational Technology. She grew up in Frankfort and in 1991 moved to Canton, Michigan.  Marsha was a librarian for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools for over 25 years.   She was a member of the Memorial Church of Christ in Livonia, Michigan.  Marsha loved Purdue Basketball, reading, traveling and the beach.

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Private family services will be held. Burial will be in Green Lawn Memorial Park.

Survived by:

2 Daughters: Amber Payne of Las Vegas, NV, Jessica Payne of Northville, MI, Son: Jordan Payne of Brooklyn, NY, Brother: Linden (Sue) Coffman of Indianapolis, Sister: Aldene (Michael) Payne of Lafayette, Niece: Carrie (Josh) Jendza of New Jersey, Nephew: Adam Coffman of Indiana

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In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Thomas Coffman

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13 Condolences for “Marsha May Payne”

  1. Max Coffman family April 13, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    Lots of love and sympathy during these difficult times.

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  2. Julie April 13, 2020 at 2:31 pm

    Sending lots of love to the whole family! Thinking of everyone during this hard time.

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  3. Linda Crawford April 13, 2020 at 4:17 pm

    We met at church and began meeting regularly with two other friends for several years to share our lives and pray together. I’ll forever remember and cherish our many lunch and dinner dates! Amber, Jessica and Jordan, your mom adored you and was so proud of each of you. Praying for peace, strength, and comfort and thankful for her relationship with Jesus.

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    • Monica Hoppe April 14, 2020 at 6:37 am

      Just so many wonderful memories through the years sharing our lives together. I so agree with Linda on how proud your mom was of each of you -Amber, Jessica, Jordan-such pride in her voice when talking about you guys. Praying for comfort for you dear children and extended family–Marsha always had such pride talking and sharing about her family. Much love to you all during this most difficult time, praying also for peace, strength and comfort in Jesus name.

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  4. Carol Bachmann April 13, 2020 at 6:08 pm

    I’m so sorry for the loss of your mother, and my friend from our Gallimore days. Marsha was a dear soul and a fellow Hoosier. We always enjoyed understanding each other’s Hoosier expressions. I always enjoyed Marsha’s read aloud with my students. May she be at rest now. And may your memories give you comfort.
    Carol Bachmann

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  5. Connie and Phil Bond April 13, 2020 at 9:50 pm

    Prayers of love, and comfort during these very difficult times. I always remember Marsha’s sweet smile and caring heart. May your memories with her bring you His peace in the coming days.

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  6. Randy April 13, 2020 at 10:37 pm

    Rest In Peace Marsha. Glad I got to know you.

    Randy Hitch

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  7. Mary Lynn (Davis) Peter April 13, 2020 at 11:46 pm

    Aldeen and Linden and children, I am heartbroken to hear about Marsha’s passing. She was my first best friend growing up. So many memories, all wonderful and entertaining to think about. Please know that I am thinking of all of you during this time.

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  8. Cindy Bartlett April 14, 2020 at 10:08 am

    I will miss your smiling face and our daily chats. You will be greatly missed at Salem High School with your kind and thoughtful way with staff and students. Much love to your family in this time of sorrow.

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  9. Shelley Bates April 14, 2020 at 4:41 pm

    I taught English at Salem High School and knew Marsha from her time there. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you peace and comfort at this difficult time.

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  10. Maggie Walsh April 14, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    I worked at Gallimore with Marsha. She was very kind to me, always smiling! She will be missed.

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  11. David Krzisnik April 17, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    Very sorry to learn of Marsha’s passing. I only knew her when she was the librarian at Salem High School the last couple of years, but I always enjoyed making her laugh with my sarcastic sense of humor. My condolences and thoughts and prayers to her family!

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  12. Andi Slipher April 18, 2020 at 11:43 am

    We were so sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing. Loss is difficult but especially so in these crazy times. We are keeping you in our special thoughts.

    Andi Williams Slipher & Frankfort High school Class of 1973

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