Lottie O'Neal Carter-Payton1928-2012Lottie O'Neal Carter-Payton, 84, left this life to be with her heavenly Father on 19 May 2012after a long illness. Her loving family was at her bedside. They expressed their love and released her into the gentle hands of the Angels. Born in Georgia, on April 27, 1928, she became a resident of Pensacola, FL in 1962. She spent her last two years as a resident at Rosewood Manor Nursing Home where she was loved by the other residents and the caring associates. Our love and thanks to the staff who took such wonderful care of our Mother. Her children will mourn her loss after she crossed over into the light. She will be missed but will always remain in their hearts. Our beloved Mother is pre-deceased by her infant son Leon Weaver, her Grandson Teddy Weaver, and her domestic partner Gus Varazo. Suviors include: Son, Leonard Jack Weaver, spouse Polly of Pensacola, FL, daughter, Starr Eyvonne Payton-Stephenson, spouse Randy of Farmville, NC, daughter, Mary Neal Payton-Burleson, spouse Ronnie of Pace, FL, daughter, Holly Dawn Hicks-Cooper, spouse Ron of Hiram, GA, Grandchildren, Amber O'Neal Weaver-Anson, spouse Erik, Andrea Nicole Weaver, Victoria Starr Brown-Caddy, Davy Lee Burleson, spouse Kathy, Angie Burleson-Lee, spouse Jason, Claudia Leigh Cooper, Great GrandchildrenConnor Franklin Anson,Tori and Cameron Weaver, Cassidy Erin Caddy, Isaak Neil and Kyle Adam Burleson, Jade Lindsey and Garrett Wade Lee. If the heart has no tears, the soul has no rainbows. Farwell beloved Mother, "Go rest high on that mountain, Your work on earth is done." -Vince GllGravesie services will be on Tuesday, May 22,2012 at 2:00 pm at Eastern Gate Memorial Gardens. Condolences may be left at www.easterngatememorial.com.Express your condolences in our guestbook at pnj.com/obits