Lauren Michaela "Mikki" Payne, age 23

Lost to gun violence on February 15, 2023 in Arden, North Carolina.

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  • Nickname:
    2 Mikki
  • Number of children:
    2 One little gray tabby named Nini
  • Personality:
    1 Rare, caring, sensitive and gentle
  • Occupation:
    1 Jewelry making, animal rescue
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  • Schools attended:
    2 T.C. Roberson High School
    2 North Buncombe Christian school
    2 Avery’s Creek Elementary
  • Comments:
    2 My baby girl 💔
    1 Auntie LaLa 💔

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