The Celebration for Lena Elizabeth Payne, 86, of Livingston, Texas, will be held Monday, December 26, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Livingston, Texas with Bro. Lesly Wilkinson officiating. Following the celebration, please continue to Oates Cemetery in Leggett, Texas to say the final goodbyes.

Ms. Payne was born September 27, 1930 in Centerville, Texas to parents, Alvis Chandler Payne and Enice Lura (Ward) Payne. She was ushered into eternity by her Lord and Savior on December 15, 2016 in Livingston, Texas.

Ms. Payne, also known as G'ma, was a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her life is a true testament of Jesus' love. She treasured being with her family and attending her ladies Sunday school class at First Baptist Church. Although the family and friends rejoice at her home going, they are mourning the deep vacancy in their hearts.

She is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bo Payne; and sister, Becky Barlow. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Donna Faye and Bill Cather of Onalaska, Texas; son and daughter-in-law, Danny Joe and Candy Shields of Spring, Texas; daughter and son-in-law, Troylene and Bruce Blau of Livingston, Texas; grandchildren, Damon Totten and wife, Carmen, Kimberly Totten, Natalie Wandfluh and husband, Kevin, Laura Davis and husband, Chris, Scott Cather and wife, Melissa, Casie Meade and husband, Jeremy, D.J. Shields and wife, Lindsey, Krissa Bass and husband, Ramey, Lee Blau and wife, Lauren, John Tyler Blau and wife, Tiffany, and Rachel Jo Blau; great-grandchildren, Cassidy, Dallas, Cali, Hayle, Corey, Cameron, Ethan, Melanie, Noelle, Cayden, Cole, Luke, Landon, Kylie, Korben, Kennedy, Kamren, Anna, Blayne, Luke, Jolee, Sadee; and great-great grandchildren, Jackson and Aspen; along with numerous other relatives and friends.

Cochran Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Please sign our online guestbook at www.cochranfh.com .