Marilyn Payne

Marilyn Kay Payne, longtime resident of Ponca City, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2009 at her home. She was 63. Marilyn was born January 4, 1946 in Ponca City, the daughter of Wesley Burright and Rosamond Summers Burright. She received her early education in the Ponca City Schools. She was married to Jim Payne on October 30, 1962 in Newkirk, Oklahoma. The couple have since made their home in Ponca City. Marilyn was formerly employed for 10 years as the merchandising manager at the Ponca City K-Mart. She was blessed with the wonderful gift to make beautiful crochet pieces and also was involved in ceramic crafts. She was of the Baptist faith and her family was her life. She tirelessly served her family and gave love to them unconditionally. She always looked forward to family gatherings. There will be a gigantic void in the familys lives at her passing. She is survived by her husband, Jim, of the home; three sons, Jim Payne Jr. and wife, Karrie, Ponca City, Mark Payne, Dallas, Texas, and Darrel Payne and Leisa Parent, Ponca City; one daughter, Sherri Bosworth and husband, David, Ponca City; one brother, Terry Burright and one sister, Beverly Lisiewski, both of Clarksville, Tennessee; 10 grandchildren, Jeremiah, Shelia, Bryndon Payne, Micah, Katie, Leah, Josiah Bosworth, Shandi, Kali and Jessi Parent; 2 great grandchildren, Landrie Payne and Neveah Parent; numerous other family and friends. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at Grace Memorial Chapel with Pastor John Waterloo of the Central Baptist Church presiding. Interment will be in the Ponca City I.O.O.F. Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Jim Payne Jr., Darrel Payne, Mark Payne, Bryndon Payne, Dave Bosworth, Jeremiah Payne and Micah Bosworth.