Cora Bernice Hammons

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Cora Bernice Payne, age 90, of Mountain City, TN, died July 10, 2015 at her home. She was born on July 3, 1925 in Johnson County, TN. She worked as a cook at various places including Burlington Industries, Johnson County Hospital, Boone Trail Dairy Bar, Mountain City Bus Station and others for many years. She enjoyed reading the Bible, quilting, gardening and canning, and making apple butter. Bernice attended Hammons Chapel Christian Church for many years and later became a member of Appalachian Church of Christ.

In addition to her parents, Bernice was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Payne, and an infant brother, Dexter Hammons.

She is survived by her children: JoAnn Atwood and husband Blake, Betty Vaught and husband Ray, Bill Payne and wife Francis, Jerry Payne and Tom Payne; brothers: Elmer Hammons, Paul Hammons and wife Thelma; sister, Viola Joines; grandchildren: Tanya Huyard, April Shelton, Michelle Michael, Shannon Payne, Sandra Herron and Brian Vaught: step-grandchildren Rebecca Simcox, Jamie Pennington, great grandchildren: Shea Huyard, Ashtyn Henson, Kal'el Michaels Kevin Shelton, Jacob Vaught and Gunner Herron; step great-grandchildren, Savannah Simcox, Shiloh Simcox, Dawson Pennington, Bella Pennington, special friends, Pearl Jones, Faye Hall, Wanda Payne, several nieces and nephews.

Graveside service and interment at the Dunn Memorial Cemetery with Joshua Giddings and Buddy Morefield officiating.