of Searcy, AR
November 18, 1939 - February 14, 2025
Verna Faye Payne, 85, of Searcy, Arkansas passed away on February 14, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on Saturday, November 18, 1939 in Searcy to her parents, William Ralph and Virginia Mae Wyatt Cox.
Mrs. Payne attended college and became an Optician and worked in that field for over 40 years. In 1957 she met and married George R. Payne who worked for the Eaton Corporation in Searcy. She was a member of the Foothills Church of Christ.
Verna and George moved to Arizona for a time and they both fell in love with the Southwest part of the United States. They moved back to Arkansas to live and help take care of their parents. Verna loved to travel, especially to the Southwest, so that she continued to look at the Southwest as her second home. She loved her family and enjoyed being with them, especially at the holidays.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George R. Payne; her son, Gary L. Payne and one sister, Becky Joy Cox.
Left to cherish her memory is her son, David L. (Kathy) Payne of Judsonia; her daughter, Georgia Ann (John ''JD'') Schwerdtfeger of Searcy; two grandchildren, Jason Payne and Tracey Gillham; two great-grandchildren, David W. and Shelby Brook Payne; along with a host of friends.
A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00 AM at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Searcy. Services are under the direction of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home.
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7 Condolence(s)
June Tripp
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Verna was a precious person. I enjoyed being in the hospital auxiliary with her. We shared a sister in law , Lucille together. I will cherish the smiles and the laughter.
Glenda Warren
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Verna was such a precious person whom I count myself as blessed to have known. She will be missed. I pray God will comfort her family during this difficult time.
In Christian Love
Glenda Warren
Danna and Bobby Cofer
Monday, February 17, 2025
We grew to love George and Verna when they came to Foothills. Bobby loved to tease Verna. I never realized that the Jason Payne I had years ago as a student at Judsonia was her grandson. I wish I could have shared that with her. Praying for all the family. Bobby and Danna Cofer
June Crisco
Monday, February 17, 2025
Verna always had a smile for you. Precious lady!
Evelyn Lemieux
Monday, February 17, 2025
I'm so glad our paths crossed. Verna exemplified goodness, kindness and love. I see those same traits in you, Ann, and I'm so sorry for your loss.
JoyceMurrell
Monday, February 17, 2025
Very sweet lady. She will be missed
Dianna Meeks
Sunday, February 16, 2025
I have known Verna since I was a teenager. She was always so kind to me. I always enjoyed our visits when we would run across each other out and about. I am sorry to hear about her passing. Prayers for David and Ann during this difficult time.