Retired high school teacher, Mrs. Willie Mae Payne departed this life on Saturday, July 12, 2014. She was 79 years old and a resident of Port Allen, LA. Willie Mae is survived by Charley Payne, her husband of 60 years; son, Harold Payne (Veronica), daughters, Yvette Payne (Kenneth), and Chevonne Payne. Willie Mae loved learning and teaching. She received her Bachelors of Science & Masters of Education from Southern University, Baton Rouge. She later completed her 30+ & received numerous National Science Foundation grants for Aerospace Science. While in college, Willie Mae became a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority. Willie Mae was baptized at an early age at Mount Bethel Methodist Church & she was an active member of Scott's United Methodist Church. Willie Mae was preceded in death by her parents, Willie Goings, Sr. and Mary Norflin Goings of Weyanoke, Louisiana; and her siblings Ralph and Nancy Lee Goings. She is survived by 2 sisters, Mary Goings Smith and Gloria Dean Collins; 3 brothers, Willie Goings, Jr. (Hattie), Eugene Goings (Emma) and Rayfield Goings (Gwen); 7 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and a host of friends and relatives. Visitation will be held at Hall Davis & Son, 9348 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge on Thursday July 17, 2014 from 1 – 7pm (Family visitation 5 – 7 pm). Visitation resumes on Friday, July 18, 2014 @ Scotts United Methodist Church (210 Atchafalaya Street, Port Allen) starting at 9:00 am and continues until services begin at 11:00 am. Interment follows at Louisiana National Cemetery in Zachary, LA. Services to be conducted by Rev. Willie Laws.
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Deepest Sympathy from the late Rev. Lemuel Jones Family, May your days be filled with memories of your loved one.
Thelma Jones
July 19, 2014
With Deepest Sympathy
Patricia Brown Fredericks
July 18, 2014
Dearest Brit,
I am so sorry to hear about your Grandmother. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time. May God bless each of you.
Randie Latiolais
July 18, 2014
With Deepest Sympathy...Mrs. Payne will be truly missed.
Charles & Cynthia Lewis
July 18, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Evelyn Douglas &Family
July 17, 2014
Ms.Payne was a beautiful lady and a wonderful teacher. Always enjoyed going to her class. She will be missed. My sympathy goes out to her family.
Gina Tuminello Perrone
Class of '88
Gina Perrone
July 17, 2014
Mr. Charlie Payne and Family you have our deepest sympathy . We Will always remember two of the Greatest Teachers we had!
Percy J Williams BHS "79" Lois Collins BHS "82"
July 17, 2014
To Chevonne, Britany, Chris & the entire Family:
Sorry I can't be with you on this sad occasion, but I have sat in your seat...The Bible conveys a message that death is not the end of life; it is only the body that perishes, the spirit can never die ... it continues to live. When the heart weeps for the end of a life, the mind tells you that this is not the end, but a new beginning of the journey with God. We know that no words can help ease the pain that you are feeling right now...As hard as it seems, you will get through this difficult time and emerge stronger.
Lord, please comfort those in grief, love them, lift them, give relief. Make this sorrow slowly melt as you help them make it through, draw them closer, Lord to you...think of me thinking of you, and don't hesitate to call.
My Sincere Sympathy, with love and hugs, remember that we love and care about you.
Aunt Sandra, Monicha, & Willie Tolliver~
July 17, 2014
To the Payne family my condolences to you in the lost of this fantastic woman, wife, mom, grandma, great grand and friend. I had the honor of being taught by both Mr. & Mrs. Payne and they were my favorite teachers and couple. I could probably write a book about the fun times we shared in their classes and it would be on the best sellers list. God truly has an angel in her that is ready to put big smiles on faces and teach all that is willing to learn. She will be missed but she has her famous smile! Rest on Mrs. Payne we love you but God love you best. Forever in my heart!
Beatrice LeJeune-Snearl
July 17, 2014
Mrs Payne was my teacher. I loved her. Such a sweet person and Mr Payne also. My condolences to Mr. Payne and all her family. RIP Mrs. Payne
Jill Frieze
July 17, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Bernadette Moore
July 17, 2014
With Deepest Sympathy...
The Doyle Family
July 17, 2014
Sending my deepest sympathies and prayers to the Payne family. Mrs. Willie Mae was one of my most favorite teachers. Still can see that smile she had!!
Tricia Anderson Prejean
BHS Class of 85'
July 17, 2014
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
July 17, 2014
To Mr.Charley Payne and Evette you have our deepest sympathy in your time of sorrow.we love her and she was a beautiful person to us. I can do all things through christ who strengthens us. Phillippians 4:13 May God Bless You and Your family.
MR& MRS TROY NEVILLS
July 17, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Olivet Coats O'Connor and Family
July 17, 2014
I am so sorry for your lost. She was my 9th grade science teacher at Cohn High School many years ago. She was my favorite teacher. Your family will be in my prayers.
July 17, 2014
God is the creator of life. The One who gave life to all living creatures is certainly capable of restoring life to someone who has died. Acts 17:24,25. The Owens family
July 17, 2014
I am so sorry to hear aobut Mrs. Payne's passing. Know that she is teaching Science in Heaven with all the angels. She was one of the my favorite teachers at Brusly High School. My thoughts and prayers to the family at this sad time.
Charlotte Bolyer Tranchina
BHS CLASS OF 93'
CHARLOTTE TRANCHINA
July 17, 2014
I am sorry to hear of Mrs. Payne's passing. She was a wonderful person and my life is richer for having known her. She was such a loving person and from the day I met her she treated me like I was one of her children. To the family, may The Lord send his Holy Spirit to comfort you in your time of grief. And also be comforted in the knowledge that though she is no longer with us, she is now with The Lord in his kingdom.
Singer Woods
July 17, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived.Rest in peace Ms. Payne. Another one of our great teachers go home. Tenth Grade Biology. BHS Class of '79
Margie Williams
July 17, 2014
Deepest Sympathy
nicole jacob
July 17, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of need. God bless.
Raymond Vaughn
July 17, 2014
REST IN PEACE MRS. PAYNE. FLY HIGH WITH ANGELS BECAUSE YOU WERE SURELY ONE HERE ON EARTH. MAY YOUR FAMILY FIND COMFORT IN KNOWING YOU WERE LOVED AND RESPECTED BY SO MANY.
WIGGLE Doiron
July 17, 2014
To Mr. Charley Payne and Family I will like to send out my condolences in your time of grief. Mrs. Willie Mae Payne will always be remember as one of my best Teachers in the Brusly School Systems. Her and Mr Payne was a great Team and they loved teaching the young minds preparing them with life lessons. May you Rest In Peace Mrs. Payne.
Kevin (KV) Jordan
July 17, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert Hebert
July 17, 2014
With deepest sympathy to the Payne family in your time of loss. Mrs. Payne was an excellent teacher at Brusly High School.
Class of "85"
Sherry Johnson Scott
July 17, 2014
Rip Auntie from the Goins family
arlene goins
July 16, 2014
To the Payne Family,
I am sad to learn of Mrs. Payne's passing. She was the science teacher for me and my siblings.
She would often tell me that I would make a great teacher, and just like she said, I became an educator.
Mrs. Payne was a great teacher and mentor.
You all are in our prayers and thoughts.
The Woodfork Siblings of Brusly and Cohn High
Woodfork Siblings
July 16, 2014
To the Payne Family I am saddened to hear of her passing and will remember our working together at Cohn High School. She was a very pleasant person who took her job to teach as an honor.
Emma Henderson
July 16, 2014
RIP Mrs. Payne.
My condolences Mr. Payne.
BHS - Biology 1984
P&E 1984
Dana Thibodeaux Babin
July 16, 2014
I am very Sad to read about Mrs. Payne passing. She was by Far one of our Favorite Teachers at Brusly High. Mrs. Payne always keep her Science class Fun & Funny.
I can hear high pitch voice right now tell use what to do or you are late go to the Office. She was one of the greatest Teachers i ever met, she loved and took very good care of the children she Taught at Brusly High. I will miss her Smile and her Voice. We often talk about how Blessed we were to have teachers like the late Shirley Gustave, Alston Bynum Mary L. Knighten, Mrs. Patterson, Mrs. lillie Mae Jackson and The Paynes such Great Teacher. Mrs. Payne, Take your Rest , i will see you again !!! Rev.Dr.Raymond Johnson - Class of 85
July 16, 2014
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