Claudia Jo Payne Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Claudia Jo Payne of Atchison, Kansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on March 2, 2026 at the age of 75. 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, Clyde Richard Van Wey and Bettie Jean Van Wey (Hundley); her husband Ray Payne; and her daughter Cinnamon "DeeAnn" O'Donnell. She is survived by: her daughter Ginger Smith of Horton, KS.; and her siblings, Robert Van Wey (Cheryl) of Atchison, KS, Dennis Van Wey of Lees Summit, MO, Dorothy Mercer (Bill) of Wellington, MO, Danette Brownfield (Francis) of Polo, MO and Garie Jean Brownrigg (Scot) of Welda, KS..
Memorials are suggested to Donate to the American Lung Association (https://action.lung.org) or the Atchison Salvation Army.
