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Mary Anna Payne
February 13, 1934-May 9, 2021
DAVENPORT-Funeral Services and a Mass of Christian Burial for Mary Anna Payne, 87, a resident of Davenport, will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 13, 2021 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Davenport. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Davenport. The family will greet friends from 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 12th at Halligan-McCabe-DeVries Funeral Home, Davenport. Pandemic protocols must be maintained. Memorials may be made to Genesis East Birthing Unit Training Department or the University of Iowa Stead Family Children's Hospital. Mary passed away Sunday, May 9, 2021 at her home.
Mary Anna Mecum was born February 13, 1934, in Glendale, California, a daughter of William and Mabel (Taylor) Mecum. She married Quincy Payne February 17, 1950 in Milan, Illinois. They celebrated nearly 67 years of marriage prior to his preceding her in death February 1, 2017.
Mary worked in the Birthing Unit at St. Luke's Hospital. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and later St. Anthony's Catholic Church, CASI, the QC Antique Car Club, Knights of Columbus and the Rosary Society. She enjoyed playing games on her iPad, solitaire, and word searches. Mary cherished her time spent with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Those left to honor Mary's memory include her fourteen children: Matthew (Marsha) Payne, Rock Island; Theresa (Thomas) De Winter, Coal Valley; Mary (Merrill) Allen, Reynolds, Illinois; Mark (Karen) Payne, Davenport; Kathleen (Gary Anderson) Olson, Milan; Thomas (Patty Dahl) Payne, Davenport; John (Sue) Payne, Moline; Dorothy (Mitch) Bergeson, Bettendorf; Timothy (Shelley) Payne, Altoona, Iowa; Carol (John) Johnson, LeClaire; Judy (Tom) Tandeski, Davenport; Lisa (Mick) Rasso, Davenport; Rita (Jeff) Sproul, Kankakee, Illinois; and Kimberly Green, Davenport; 34 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great grandchildren; and a sister, Jean Youngman.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Quincy; six brothers and one sister.
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Chris Tubbs
May 12, 2021
Sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers to the whole family. As a kid growing up with Tim I remember spending the night she made great fried chicken! Was so devoted too the birth center they were lucky to have her there RIP Mary.
Lori Bickford
May 12, 2021
Mary was my birthday twin! What an awesome woman. Was so lucky to have known you!! I would also think about her on my way to work as I passed her house on Central Pk. We were lucky to have such a dedicated women in the Birth Center. Rest in peace dear Mary. Love you.
Dennis and Cheryl Wage
May 11, 2021
We are so sorry to hear this news. You have our deepest sympathy. We will talk with you later.
Earl and Rita Tandeski
May 11, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to the Payne family. We had many wonderful visits with Mary throughout the years. We always admired her because of her love and devotion for each of her children. What a tribute to enter into the glories of heaven on Mother´s Day. So befitting for this mother of 14. May God Bless you all.
Peggy McDonald
May 11, 2021
Kim, Tom and the entire Payne family..I am so sorry to hear of Mary´s passing. She was a sweet woman. Keep your memories treasured in your hearts. She will be missed! RIP Mary!
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