Betty J. Payne

Betty J. Payne, 60, of Stafford County passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at her home.

Betty was a loving wife, mother and maw maw.

Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Donald R. Payne, Sr.; children Donna Smith (James), Donald R. Payne, Jr. (Elizabeth) and Lori Blakely; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; siblings Bobbie, Jerry, Marie, Steve and Michael; and numerous half-brothers, half-sisters, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, fathers and many family members.

A service will be held at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 25 at Covenant Funeral Service Chapel, Stafford.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the service.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to VITAS Healthcare, www.vitascommunityconnection.org.