Service Details
May 3, 2017
Zoe Outreach Ministries, 2130 Racine Street
11:00 a.m Visitation
12:00 p.m. Memorial Service
Racine – Katherine Ellen Payne, 92, (affectionately known as Moma Kat) passed away at Ascension – All Saints Hospital on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Katherine was born in New Albany, Indiana on April 8, 1925, daughter of the late John and Joanna (nee: Anderson) Scott. Katherine moved to Racine, WI in 1967 and began working at St. Luke’s Hospital as a Surgical Orderly. In 1984 Katherine retired and moved to San Diego, California, returning back to Racine in 2004.
Ever the caregiver and confidant, Katherine enjoyed cooking for her family, and taking trips to the casino with friends. Katherine was very important to every member of her family, and was a trusted friend. Katherine was a member of Zoe Outreach Ministries.
Katherine is survived by her children: JoAnn Jones of Indianapolis, IN, Evelyn (Donald) Clark, Ronnie (Dannetta) Payne of Racine WI, and Eddie (Christina) Payne of Fontana, CA; 17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, 18 great-great grandchildren, and one great-great-great grandson. Katherine is further survived by her brother Robert Dale (Patricia) Scott of Indianapolis IN, and sister Sally Ann Jackson of San Francisco, CA. Katherine was preceded in death by her husband James Payne, son-in-law, Arnold Lee Jones, six brothers, four sisters, two great grandsons and one great-great grandson.
Renee Ybarra says
My deepest condolences to mama Kat’s family and friends. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. I know she will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.
AREVELON TUNSTELL says
May God Bless Y’all, and Give You Peace Amen 🙏🏼
AREVELON TUNSTELL says
God Has Blessed Y’all, and Give You Peace. Amen 🙏🏼
Bill Greco - St. Luke's Nuclear Medicine says
My sincere condolences to Evelyn and the family on your loss. I have fond memories of working with Katherine and Evelyn at St. Luke’s many years ago.
Susan Lange Pruitt says
May God’s love and peace surround you during this difficult time. May the beautiful memories of Moma Kat give you comfort. She touched many, many lives with her loving and “spunky” spirit! ❤️
The Moore Family says
Sending our condolences to the Payne & Clark family
The Williams family, Brooklyn Park, MN. says
Condolences to the Clark family. Our prayers are with you at this time of grief.
Bridgette Tye says
Sending love and prayer to the Payne Family..
Joyce Shelton-Smith says
RIP Ms. KAT you are in peace and with family, enjoy your heavenly family and friends now. You will never be forgotten. Love ya
Joyce Shelton says
RIP Ms. KAT you are in peace and with family, enjoy your heavenly family and friends now. You will never be forgotten. Love ya
Asst. Pastor A.B. Herron says
May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with the Payne family doing this hour of loss. May he give you his love, peace, strength, comfort and encouragement unto you see him face to face. God bless.
Asst. Pastor A.B. Herron says
May our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ be with the Payne family during this time of loss. May he give you love, peace, sprength, comfort and encouragement unto you see him face to face. God bless.
Christine Golden says
Sorry for your loss I’m praying for the family RIH 😇
Lurline Hardin says
Sleep on Mrs Katherine I no u r in a better place. YOU lived a wonderful life. You will truly be missed. You will alway have a special place in my heart.