Jeanne Payne

Payne, Jeanne, 74, passed away December 18, 2006, after a short battle with cancer. Memorial services will be held on Thursday, December 21 at 2:00 P.M. at Central Christian Church (Chapel), 2900 N. Rock Road. Jeanne was born August 6, 1932 in Windsor, Missouri to Opal (Egbert) and Roy Hand. She moved to Wichita in 1955 and married Larry Payne in 1958. Jeanne and Larry maintained a second home in La Quinta, California where they have spent the winter months for many years. Jeanne was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by a host of friends and relatives. She had a passionate appreciation for the work of the Kansas Humane Society. She adored animals, especially dogs. Her devotion to her family and friends was legendary, as she loved to be surrounded by people. Jeanne an avid golfer, snow skier and tennis player and truly enjoyed the outdoors. She had a wide variety of charitable interests that she supported. Jeanne was preceded in death by her son, Richard, her parents, a brother and a sister. She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Larry; two daughters, Paula (Brad) Ketai of Littleton, Colorado and Diane Payne of Sedona, Arizona; grandchildren, Shannon Payne, Anthony Payne and Cory Ketai; brother, James Hand of Windsor, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Humane Society, 4218 Southeast Blvd., Wichita, KS, 67210. Downing Lahey Mortuary East.