of Bryant, AR

January 18, 1930 - June 18, 2023

Laverne Mary Payne, 93, a longtime resident of Bryant, Arkansas passed away June 18, 2023. She was born on January 18, 1930 in Damascus, Arkansas to the late Edward and Elsie Farley.
Laverne loved her family very much and was known for always being there for everyone who could use some assistance. Laverne had a love for making lap quilts and baby quilts; she made over 100 quilts during the Covid lock down; she also enjoyed watching the hummingbirds. She received the Angels Among Us award from the Benton Courier in the summer of 2009. She was a hairdresser for many years providing hair styling services for elderly or disabled ladies who were home bound.
She is survived by her two daughters, Kay McPherson (Pat), Donna Teeter (Garry); grandchildren, Susan Curry (Devin), Marcus Willard (Haley), Michael Smith, Brad Smith (Courtney), Brooke Smith (Shawn), Courtney Heyl (Carl); twelve great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and a host of extended family and friends.
Laverne is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 47 years, Melvin Bradley Payne; her daughter, Patricia Ann Smith; two brothers; four sisters and numerous extended family members.
Laverne's family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the staff members and care givers at Pleasant Hill, Mt. Carmel Community and PTI who took excellent care of her for the past seven years.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the First Baptist Church Bryant Building Fund or the Charles and Bertha Broadway Memorial Scholarship at ASU would be appreciated.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, June 23, 2023 at Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home (6700 Alcoa Rd. Benton, AR 72015). The funeral service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, June 24, 2023 at First Baptist Church of Bryant. Interment will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park Cemetery.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Alcoa Funeral Home
6700 Alcoa Road
Benton, AR  72019
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com