Rita Payne Obituary
In loving memory of Rita Payne of Van Buren, Arkansas, who departed this world on October 17, 2025 at the age of 84. Rita leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Payne to pay them a last tribute.
Though Rita may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Rita touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Ocker Funeral Home (700 Jefferson St, Van Buren, AR 72956). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the First Baptist Church of Fort Smith, AR (1400 Grand Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901).
