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Obituary For Barbara May Payne
Barbara Mae Payne, 90 of Ridgeway, VA passed Wednesday, February 12, 2025. Public viewing will be held from 2:00 p.m. β 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 21, 2025, at Perry-Spencer Funeral Home, 402 Short Avenue Madison, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:00 p.m. β 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 22, 2025, at Christian View Missionary Baptist Church, 360 Arrowhead Circle Spencer, VA. with the Homegoing Service beginning at 1:00 p.m. with interment to follow at Spencer-Redd Family Cemetery off Wagon Trail Road. Ridgeway, VA.
Barbara Mae Payne, 90, was born in Patrick County to the late James Wythe and Fannie Redd Edwards. She departed this life Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Mulberry Creek Nursing Home in Martinsville, VA.
After becoming a resident of the Horsepasture Community, she attended the One Room School
House in Spencer, before being a student in the first graduating from the George Washington
Carver High School in Fieldale in 1951, at the age of 16.
During her childhood years, she joined Christian View Missionary Baptist Church of Spencer,
where she was a dedicated, loyal, and faithful member. She was a life member of Smith River
Missionary Baptist Association Inc. She served many years as a Domestic Worker, before working at Pannill Knitting Mill. She also volunteered as a Gray Lady at Martinsville Memorial Hospital for several years. She was a member of the Family & Community Educators, formerly the Home Demonstration Club.
In addition to her parents and husband of, Gentry R. Payne, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Moir Edwards, Robert Edwards, Dillard Edwards, Larkin Edwards, and Arthur Edwards; two sisters, Charity E. Martin and Sarah E. Penn; and one son, Steven Jason Payne.
She leaves behind to celebrate her life one son, Ralph (Renee) Payne of Martinsville; Five (5)
grandchildren, Lange (Melissa) Payne, Bloomington, IL; Chavez (Tiffany) Payne, Deluth, GA;
Jason (Christa) Payne, Lawsonville, VA; Michael (Maggie) Houchins, Stuart, VA; Tony Travers,
Henrico, VA; Eight (8) great-grandchildren Jozef, Vincent, Lia, Kali, Kingston, Kinsley, Payne;
Brianna and Lyric Houchins; two sisters, Edith Pitzer of Martinsville, and Iris Stone (Andrew)
Patterson of Ridgeway; a special goddaughter Christa Tarpley; and a host of nieces, nephews,
relatives and friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the son, Ralph Payne.
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Dennis Via sent Sympathy Spray for Barbara May Payne - February 19, 2025
Wendy D Buie sent The Loving Light Dishgarden for Barbara May Payne - February 16, 2025
To the Edwards and Payne family. So sorry about your loss. I pray that God will strengthen you during this difficult time. Margretha Kellam
To: Payne and Edwards Family, We send our condolences and prayers. Miss. Barbara has always been a beautiful lady inside as well on the outside. Ascend to heaven, and receive your wings, and your crown!!! Rest in peace!! Lovely submitted, Cal and Meeice
Our prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
My prayers go out to the family, Barbara were like a mom to me. She treated me like a son,she were a sweet loving person, who smiled all the time.I will miss her,but she will never be forgotten. Lawrence Koger
Our sincerest thoughts and prayers are extended to Ralph and the entire Payne family. Mrs. Barbara was such a wonderful and loving lady with a humble and spiritual heart. With Deepest Sympathy, Dennis and Linda Via and family.
Condolences to Payne Family praying for comfort and peace during the loss of your love one.
Prayers of comfort for all. Sister Payne was a sweet and humble person. She was truly a solider in the army of the Lord . Love and God bless. ππΎπππΎ
We extend our sincere love and prayers to the Payne Family. Mom (Margaret Redd) and Barbara were not only cousins but cared for each other like sisters. They would talk daily on the phone about the least little thing and make each other laugh. We love You, Dear Barbara, and thank God for your beautiful presence in our lives. Rest In Peace Sweetheart, Love Cousin Gaynell Redd, Vanessa & Ricky Hailey, and Kennon & Vernette Redd
May the family experience the peace and love of God who has taken back one of HIS own. Bob and Cousin Joyce Hylton Taylor
Rest in peace Aunt Barbara. Beloved and grateful for your presence in our lives. James R. & Family
Thinking of my family at this time. Heartfelt sympathy for All of the family members. Barbara was such a sweetheart. Her humle spirit meant a lot to so many. She will really be missed at the family reunion. So glad i had a chance to see and visit her. Love Karen Penn. Roy Via
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