Paula Jean Payne Obituary
In loving memory of Paula Jean Payne of Owensboro, Kentucky, who departed this world on December 22, 2025 at the age of 70. Paula leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. 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, James Russell Payne and Mary Ruth Boarman Payne; and her brothers, Patrick Payne, Michael Payne and David Payne.
She is survived by: her children, Jackie Thompson (Mike Bell), Aaron Wathen (Karla), Lindsey Higgins (Kyle), Mary Vawn Satchwell and Miles Satchwell; her grandchildren, Austin Hacker (Rachel), Noah Thompson, Kara Higgins, Cole Higgins, Ansley Wathen, Dax Wathen and Maclaine Wathen; her great grandchildren, RJ Hacker and Bennett Hacker; and her siblings, Bonnie Bivins (Dottie Martin), Shelia Moberg (Tom) and Ron Payne (Denise).
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to Rock Steady Boxing online at rocksteadyboxing.org or mail in to 6847 Hillsdale Court, Indianapolis, IN 46250 to support the "fighters" living with Parkinson's.
