Mrs. Betty Jean Dark Payne's Obituary
Funeral Service for Mrs. Betty Jean Dark Payne, 87, of Kellyton, Alabama, will be Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm at the Kellyton First United Methodist Church. Rev. Mike Jackson and Rev. David Bailey will officiate. Burial will follow in the Kellyton Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 5, 2019 from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at Kellyton First United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Payne passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018 at her residence. She was born on June 17, 1931 in Kellyton, Alabama to Samuel J. Dark and Mary Elizabeth Hassett Dark. She was an active member of Kellyton First United Methodist Church. Mrs. Payne was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother who always put her family first. She was humble, strong, modest and giving. She enjoyed traveling, gardening, sewing, quilting, and spending time with her family and extended family.
She is survived by her daughters, Lynda Skiff of Conyers, GA, Gwen Qualizza (Jim) of Gainesville, FL, Beth Holley (Bruce) of Goodwater, Pat Holt (Barry) of Tallassee, and Brenda Winslett (Randy) of Kellyton; grandchildren, Kim (Ron), Walter (Nikki), Rod (Kim), Dana (Charlie), Bonnie (Joey), Jennifer (Eric), Neil (Shannon), Laura, Travis (Meghan), Megan, Chris, David, and Anna Claire; thirteen great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; brother, Samuel Wilson "Bill" Dark (Janice); brother-in-law, Joe Max Worthy Jr.; sister-in-law, Jeanette Dark Bishop, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years and the love of her life, James E. Payne; parents; two infant sons; brothers, Edwin Hassett Dark and Hugh Chapman Dark; and sister, Kathryn Ann Worthy.
The family gratefully acknowledges Mrs. Payne’s team of devoted caregivers and nurses who provided loving care and support in recent months.
The family will accept flowers or memorial contributions may be made to the Kellyton First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 279, Kellyton, AL, 35089.
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