Irene Casey Payne

Irene Casey Payne May 24, 2007 COLUMBUS, GA— Irene Casey Payne, 75, of Columbus died Thursday, May 24, 2007 at St. Francis Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m .Saturday, May 26, 2007 at St. Luke United Methodist Church with Dr. Hal Brady officiating. Fellowship Class will serve as honorary pallbearers. Interment will follow at Parkhill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Born in New York City, NY, Irene was the daughter of the late Bourdon Veasey Casey and Albert Casey. She was a retired teacher from Britt David Elementary School, a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church, Fellowship Class and United Methodist Women Circle 3. She graduated from Auburn University and later obtained a Masters Degree in Education. She was a member of Alpha Omicron Pi and Alpha Delta Kappa Retired Teachers Sorority. She was past coordinator of the Senior Tennis League at Cooper Creek. Survivors include her loving husband of 53 years, Charles L. Payne, Sr. of Columbus; daughters, Gail Tourtellotte and husband Dan of Birmingham, AL., Jill P. Brannen and husband Phil of Athens, GA.; son, Charles L. Payne, Jr. and wife Betty of Jackson, WY.; sister, Betty Kent and husband Clem of Canada; brothers, Gene Casey and wife Liz of Mt. Ranier, WA. and Paul Casey of California; seven grandchildren, Daniel and Mark Tourtellotte, Caroline, Rachel and Patrick Brannen, Lee and Casey Payne. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Luke United Methodist Church, 1024 2nd Avenue, Columbus, GA. 31901 or your favorite charity. Those who wish may sign the online guest registry at www.mcmullenfuneralhome.com