Ella Mae Payton was born in Biloxi, MS, on April 22, 1962 to May Gaynell and Willie Payton. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sister, Marie Washington. Ella Mae leaves to celebrate her life, one brother, Willie Payton of Biloxi and one sister, Janie Payton of Biloxi, her niece and caregiver, Barbara Tate of Atlanta, GA; niece Linneice Payton of Biloxi, MS. She also leaves three great nephews, Arthur Tate, Alfred Tate and Edward Strong. The family of Ms. Ella Mae Payton has entrusted her care to the professional staff of Richmond-August Funeral Home.