Patricia A. Payne


Patricia Ann Payne, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at MidMichigan Medical Center in West Branch, Mich.  She was born on January 24, 1938, in Greenville, Mich. to LD and Mildred (Haner) Baldwin. Patricia lived in Rose City, Mich. for the last two years, formerly of Eaton Rapids, Mich.  On November 14, 1958, she married John Payne in Lansing, Mich.  Patricia was a member of the First Baptist Church in Bellevue, Mich. when she lived in Eaton Rapids.  She was attending Fresh Start Ministries Church in West Branch. Over the years she enjoyed making many kinds of crafts, including crocheting, cross stitching, tole painting and card making.  She loved Jesus and her family and showed it in many ways.  Patricia could make anyone feel comfortable and loved. Patricia is survived by her loving husband of almost 63 years, John Payne of Rose City; daughters, Barbara (Jeffrey) Morse of Rose City and Susan (Douglas) Sherman of Eaton Rapids; six grandchildren, five great grandchildren; and sister, Carol Gooder of Bellevue, Mich. She is preceded in death by her parents. A celebration of life for Patricia will be held later. Condolences can be mailed to The Payne Family, PO Box 83, Rose City, MI 48654 or shared online at steuernolmclaren.com Arrangements were handled by Steuernol & McLaren Funeral Home in Rose City, Michigan.