Hillary Jean Kelley Payne's Obituary
Hillary Jean Kelley Payne, 44, of Methuen, passed away peacefully on January 14, 2026, at Lahey Hospital Medical Center. Born in Lawrence and educated in Andover, Hillary was a loving wife, devoted mother, cherished daughter and sister, and an extraordinary dance mom. Her warmth and kindness touched everyone she met, including her clients at CVS Pharmacy.
She is survived by her husband Rayshon Payne, twins Carter and Savannah Payne (age 14), her parents Cynthia (Hoffman) and Edward Kelley, as well as as well as siblings and partners: Joseph and Taylor Kelley, Zachary and Andrea. Mother-in-law Alfreda Payne.
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