Velma Irene Smith Payne Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Velma Irene Smith Payne of Russellville, Alabama, who passed away at the age of 95, on December 22, 2023. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband George Payne; her daughter Sheila Turner; her son-in-law Horace Turner; her stepson Glenn Payne; her parents, Albert Smith and Willie Mae Smith (Hovater); and her siblings, E. Odum Smith, Louise Stephenson and Evelyn Smith.
She is survived by: her children, William Payne (Susan), John Payne (Cathy) of Russellville, AL and Gentry Payne (Eloise) of Huntsville, AL; her grandchildren, Lyell Turner, Kyell Turner, Zachery Turner, Ben Turner, Quitman Turner, Desiree Maurice, Jacob Payne and Justin Payne; and her sister Wilkilene Smith of Huntsville, AL. She is also survived by 18 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren.
