Barbara Elaine Payne

Barbara was born to the late Arlie Burton and Dorothy Vaughn.

For more than 25 years, Barbara proudly owned and operated Performing Arts Salon alongside her daughter, Ondie. Through her work, she built lasting relationships with countless clients who became like family.

Barbara dedicated much of her life to her family. She spent countless hours on the ballfields supporting her sons, doting on her grandchildren, cheering them on throughout the seasons. Her love was steadfast, her encouragement unwavering, and she never missed an opportunity to show up for the people she loved.

She is preceded in death by her sons, Jamey Payne and C. Bradley Payne; parents, Arlie Burton and Dorothy Vaughn; grandparents, Charles and Elizabeth Nail; her beloved sister, Brenda Brooks; sister, Nancy Swafford; and brother, Dean Cofer.

She is survived by daughter, Ondie (Dennis) Benedict; granddaughter, Elizabeth Ezell; grandsons, Addison Benedict and Justice Payne; special niece, Missy Smith; nephew, David Witt; and several great nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday August 8, 2026 at 2:00 PM EDT from the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home with Pastor Kenneth McElhaney officiating. Entombment will follow in Hamilton Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday evening, August 7, 2026.

Arrangements are by the North Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory, and Florist, 5401 Highway 153, Hixson, TN 37343.

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