Claudia J Payne

Claudia J Payne passed away November 16, 2025. She was born Claudia J Higbie  on October 15, 1947, to Robert and Ruth Higbie and raised in Eaton Rapids where she lived for the majority of her life. The last three years were spent in Prosser, Washington.

She was married to the love of her life, Dwight Payne. Their love story is definitely a unique one! You’ll have to reach out to family members to he

ar that story!

Claudia loved spending time with her family and friends. She also found so much joy in the little things in life that many take for granted. She loved music…especially ELVIS, singing, laughter, coloring pictures of flowers and butterflies became her passion over the last three years. She loved creating memories baking with her kids, grandkids and great grandkids. All the kids will remember her for her different colored milk! Claudia never met a camera she didn’t like, always ready to strike a pose!

Claudia will mostly be remembered for her deep faith in Jesus, kindness and love shown to others and a smile that lit up the room! She will be greatly missed but heaven sure is a brighter, more colorful place!

If you would like to honor her memory, find joy in the small stuff, take time to be kind to others and make sure that you tell people how much they mean to you!