Viola Payne Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on August 31, 2025, Viola Payne (Opelousas, Louisiana) passed away. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Oliver Robertson and Odelia Chenier Robertson; her daughter Cynthia Payne; her grandsons, Cordera Payne and Kendol Payne; her sisters, Rita Marie Williams, Alzina Oakley, Nita Bellard and Mary Alexander; and her daughter-in-law Shirley Brown Payne.
She is survived by: her sons, James Payne (Angela) of Opelousas, LA, John E. Payne (Danielle) of Opelousas, LA and Christopher Payne of Opelousas, LA; her siblings, John Robertson (Mary) of Opelousas, LA, Nelson Robertson (Mary Ann) of Opelousas, LA, Joseph Robertson (Alice) of Opelousas, LA, Alvin Robertson (Florance) of Opelousas, LA, James Robertson (Dawanya) of Houston, TX and Gail Landry (Murphy) of Opelousas, LA; her grandchildren, Shariva Payne (Dalbes), Jaimee'Payne, Devin Durio and Jordan Durio; and her godson Treyvis Robertson (Shema) of Opelousas, LA.
