Margaret Payne

Margaret Payne, 78, Greenwood, passed away October 12, 2020. Mrs. Payne was born July 25, 1942, in Cincinnati, to the late Robert and Flora (Alerding) Mohrhaus. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Payne.

She graduated from Marian University with a degree in nursing. Margaret worked as a hospice nurse and in oncology through the years. She was a member of St. Mark Catholic Church and enjoyed being a part of a prayer group at the church. In her younger years, Margaret played the violin and continued to have a desire to pursue that hobby again. She and Joe also traveled during their retirement years.

In addition to his parents and husband, she was preceded in death by siblings, Sr. Aline Mohrhaus, Jeanne Coykendall, and Robert Mohrhaus.

Survivors include her children, Anne (Steve) Burt, John (Stacey) McGauley, and Bob (Becca) McGauley; twelve grandchildren.

Visitation will be on Friday, October 16, 2020, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m., at St. Mark Catholic Church, with the Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made the National Alliance on Mental Illness. O’Riley Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.

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  1. Please accept my condolences and apologies as I was unable to attend today. I wish I could be there to remember Peggy’s life with you, but I wanted to send these flowers in her memory and let you know I’m thinking about all of you during this difficult time. Our hearts are filled with sadness, but we will never forget the memories we shared with her or how much she loved us. Wishing you peace and comfort as you remember Peggy today.

    My deepest sympathies,
    Amanda ”

  2. John we are thinking of you and Stacy and the rest of your family during these difficult times. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.


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