Brenda Payton Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Brenda Payton of Jemison, Alabama, who passed away on May 22, 2026, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Brenda Payton to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Merle Smith and Joyce Brasher Smith; her brother Melvin Smith; and her son-in-law Allen Parker. She is survived by: her husband Jeff Payton of Jemison; her children, Joy Parker of Jemison, Christopher Morris (Jennifer) of Dothan and Jason Morris (Tonya) of Jemison; her stepson Phillip Morris of Houston, Texas; her grandsons, Daniel Parker, Samuel Parker, Levi Morris, Cody Morris (LaDonna) and Gabriel Morris; and her pet Lady. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, May 23rd 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the True Hope Baptist Church (14765 Co Rd 29, Jemison, AL 35085). A funeral service was held on Sunday, May 24th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial was held on Sunday, May 24th 2026 at the Union Grove Community Cemetery (11501 Co Rd 51, Jemison, AL 35085).
