Leslie Payne-Bownes Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Leslie Payne-Bownes of Dowagiac, Michigan, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Leslie left this world on August 7, 2024 at the age of 57, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leslie Payne-Bownes to show support.

As Leslie departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Leslie. Though Leslie may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Chester Payne and Phyllis Payne (Pompey); and her brothers, Phillip Kellis and Aaron Armstrong. She is survived by: her husband Albert Bownes; her sons, Christopher Ross (Bownes) and Jonathon Valentin; and her siblings, Teresa Wilson (Kenneth) of Southfield, MI, Chester "Bud" Martin of Grenville, AL and Eric Payne (Jessica) of Grand Rapids, MI. She is also survived by sisters and brothers- in-law.