~~Racine – Geraldine (nee: Price) Payne, age 73, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 23, 2015, at Wheaton Franciscan -All Saints Hospital. She was born on December 12, 1942 in Warren, Arkansas. Geraldine later moved to Racine, Wisconsin with her mother, Elizabeth (nee: Smith) Green.
Geraldine accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and she united with Faith Church of God. Geraldine pursued her desire to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN). She was a loving wife to Franklin R. Payne and a beautiful mother to her children. Geraldine continued to love, nurse and care for her family all the way to the end. She taught her children to love and serve God. Geraldine learned to knit, she loved to read and make delicious deserts.
Geraldine was preceded in death by her husband. Franklin R. Payne; daughter, Kadesa Payne; mother, Elizabeth Green; sisters, Betty Sue Kelly and Carolyn Famous; brother, Ricky Famous; brother in law, Jim Frazier; and son in law, Leroy Hargrove.
Geraldine leaves to cherish her memories, daughter, Melody (nee: Payne) Hargrove, Mae, Cecilia and Frances Payne; grandchildren, Willie EF Dickson III, Eleazar E. Dickson, Candice Hargrove, LeRoy (Alysse) Hargrove and great grandchildren, Sarah, Jazlene and Le’Ana; siblings, Earl (Mary) Kelly, Linda Frazier, Rosemarie Kelly, Mary Langford, David Famous, Richard Famous, Ronnie Famous and a host of other loving relatives and friends.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held at 11:00am on Tuesday, December 29th in the Chapel of Draeger-Langendorf -Funeral Home. The visitation will be held from 10:00am until the time of service. Interment will take place on a later date at Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
Jacob Payne says
To the family of Geraldine Payne,
Thinking of you.
We pray that God will comfort you during this time of bereavement.
Uncle Jacob Payne and family
Jobe and Jackie Payne says
To the Family of Geraldine,Jobe and I were saddened to hear about the Homegoing of Geraldine. When your uncle Jacob told me, I began having pleasant memories when Geraldine would gather with the family on holidays like Thanksgiving. I always enjoyed visiting with her. She was always very sweet and kind. May God comfort you all and give you the peace, love,and joy you will need during this very challenging time Jobe is your dad’s brother.
Ardith J (Payne) Castellanos says
May God continue to shower all of you with HIs love, peace, and joy! I will continue to keep all of you in my prayers!
Charles & Glorious Goldsmith Hicks Family says
I just learned of the passing of your Mother. I adored her. She taught me how to make one of the best pie crust ever. Our sincere condolences to your family. May God bless and keep you is our prayer.
Tammi J McCright says
You were blessed with such a loving mother. God keep your hearts. I will be praying for your family.