WILMINGTON — Rev. Bettejean Payton, Pastor of St. Phillip AME Zion Church of Wrightsboro, age 72, of Wilmington, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2024.
Her love and memories will remain in the hearts of her children, Tiffany C. Gardner and William C. Gardner both of Wilmington; siblings, Isabelle Anderson of Atlanta, GA, Rev. Althea McMillian (Rev. Anthony) and Rebecca Bryant (James) both of Southport, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends.