Brenda Faye Payton Obituary

The memory of Brenda Faye Payton of Peoria, Illinois, who passed away on December 18, 2025 at the age of 66, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, O'Neal Payton and Delores D. Payton (Lewis); her son Christopher Ferguson; her brothers, Robert Ferguson and James Lee "Jimmie Lee" Williams; her nephew Romon Ferguson (Ro); and her grandparents, David and Opal Lewis.

She is survived by: her uncle Novarta Payton; her aunts, Denise Robertson, Kathea Clark and Shirley Hughes; her siblings, O'Neal Payton, Herman Payton and Lashun Payton; her granddaughter Jada Ferguson; her nephews, Kenyatta Ferguson, David Ferguson, Alex Ferguson, Shaun Lamar Thomas, Cedric Cook and Isaiah James Williams; her niece Ashley Barber; and her close friend Darlene Jones. She is also survived by great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins.