Barbara Payne Obituary
Barbara was born on November 11, 1958, in Mount Pleasant, Texas. She was raised by William G. Allen Sr. and Bessie Mae Robinson Allen and passed from this life on December 25, 2025, in Temple, Texas.
Barbara enjoyed going to the casino, fishing, listening to music, and playing card games with her grandchildren. She cherished her time with her family. She had a heart of gold, always willing to help family and friends whenever they were in need.
Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Clinton Bailey (Krystal), Jeramie Bailey, Robert Robertson, Renee Hardin (Drew), Karre Payne, Tracy Roque, and April Ross (Nick); brothers, Paul Allen, William Allen, and Williard Duraso; sisters, Becky Allen and Shirley Keefer Duraso; 27 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Dale Payne; and brothers Larry Duraso and Jackie Wayne Duraso.
Please visit Barbara's online registration book at www.mcwhorterfh.com to leave a memory for the family.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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