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Hall County woman volunteers with March of Dimes after youngest daughter's premature birth

Melissa Payne shares her family's story to help others

The Payne family of Kevin and Melissa and Allie Claire, 10, and Graceanne, 3. Melissa volunteers with the March of Dimes after her youngest daughter was born premature in September 2013.

0514 MOD VOLUNTEER3 — The Payne family of Kevin and Melissa and Allie Claire, 10, and Graceanne, 3. Melissa volunteers with the March of Dimes after her youngest daughter was born premature in September 2013.

Jennifer Linn

Updated: May 14, 2017, 5:30 AM

Published: May 12, 2017, 3:08 PM

Melissa Payne is celebrating Mother’s Day with her two daughters this year by having “mommy and me” portraits taken Saturday and enjoying a special lunch cooked by her husband Sunday. But it wasn’t so long ago when it was hard for her family to make plans. On Sept. 18, 2013, Melissa gave birth to her youngest daughter, Graceanne, 14 weeks early.

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Rock Creek Vietnam Veteran Johnny Hulsey attends the Rotary Club of Hall County's weekly meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Gainesville Civic Center along with other veterans for the donation of $17,000 toward the club's Salute to Veterans service project. - photo by Scott Rogers

05152024 VETERANS 3.jpg — Rock Creek Vietnam Veteran Johnny Hulsey attends the Rotary Club of Hall County's weekly meeting Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at the Gainesville Civic Center along with other veterans for the donation of $17,000 toward the club's Salute to Veterans service project. - photo by Scott Rogers

The Times

Updated: May 15, 2024, 6:48 PM

Published: May 15, 2024, 6:03 PM

Losing three of his high school friends along with others he served with in the Ninth Infantry Division during his tour in Vietnam from 1966-1967 is something that still haunts Johnny Hulsey.

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