of Damascus, AR
March 8, 1927 - November 25, 2016
Oneta Faye Henson Payne, of Damascus, was born March 8, 1927 in Higden, Arkansas to the late Rufe and Myrtle (Allen) Henson. She passed away November 25, 2016 at home.
She was married October 5, 1946 to Morris Payne of Damascus, Arkansas. They moved to California where she was a homemaker until 1961. They returned to Damascus to dairy farming until retirement. They were married for 70 years.
She was a member of Rabbit Ridge Church of Christ for many years.
She is survived by her husband, Morris Payne of Damascus; son, John (Rita K.) Payne of Damascus; daughter, Susan (Warren) Geary of Conway; she was blessed with five grandchildren, Jeff Payne, Wendi Payne and Lori Payne Davis (Shane) of Damascus, Stephanie Geary Jackson (Mark) and David Geary (Sarah) of Conway; she had six great-grandchildren, Drew Payne, Josh Payne, Leighton Davis, Marlee Jackson, Hudson and Preslee Geary; four siblings, Dale Henson, James Henson, Judy Wood and Pat Bass; a host of nieces and nephews; and a host of other family and friends.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to caregivers Geraldine Valentine, Gaby Norton and Arkansas Hospice.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Payne, David Geary, Josh Payne, Drew Payne, Shane Davis and Mark Jackson. Honorary pallbearers are Harold Mahan and Jimmie Megee.
Visitation will be Monday, November 28, 2016, 12noon to 1:00PM followed by a funeral service at 1:00PM at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home of Greenbrier with Randy Frazier officiating. Interment will follow in the Spires Cemetery in Damascus.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
In deepest sympathy,
Mike & Flora
Dear Family---So sorry to hear about Mrs.Oneta..She is in a far better place though..You are all in our thoughts and our prayers....
Susan, Stephanie and all of your family,
We are saddened at the loss of your Mother and Grandmother, our prayers are with you both and your family at this time... May God comfort you and only he can... Mike and Edith Seger
Wendi,
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
I will miss you dearly sweet sister,hope you're at peace in Heaven.
Wendi, David
Sorry for the loss of your grandmother. Praying for your family and friends.
We are so sorry to hear about your loss and you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.ðŸ™ðŸ™â¤ï¸â¤ï¸
In Christian Love.
Les and Kathryn Smith.