Velma Collins Payne
Easley
Velma Collins Payne, 82, of Easley, wife of Rev. Willard Lee Payne, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at her home.
Born July 23, 1932 in Oconee County, she was a daughter of the late John and Irene Brooks Collins. Mrs. Payne was a homemaker, a Pastor's wife and helpmate to her husband for more than fifty-nine years. She was a member of East Clemson Christian Fellowship where she taught the Ladies Sunday School Class for many years.
In addition to her husband of sixty-five years, she is survived by her sons, John Payne (Shelly) and Keith Payne; daughters, Anita Culbertson (Bryon) and Tamera Bowers (Thomas); brothers, Harold Collins and Doyle Collins; grandchildren, Scott Payne, Nicole Payne, Kensley Burnett, Lindsay Wright and Michaela Bowers; two great-grandchildren, Maddox Forrester and Natalie Culbertson.
In addition to her parents she was predeceased by her grandson, Jordan Culbertson, sister, Edith Cartee; brothers, Furman Collins and J.D. Collins; and a special nephew, Jerry Cartee.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM Friday, January 9, 2015 in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road. Burial will follow in Greenville Memorial Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM until 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
The family is at the home of her daughter, 101 Ariel Way, Easley.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Powdersville Road, which is assisting the family.