Gloria Payton Obituary

Gloria Payton (Patterson, Louisiana) passed away on October 4, 2026. Gloria, born on February 9, 1954 in New Orleans, Louisiana, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gloria Payton to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Albert Williams and Brulee Chapman Williams; her former husband Ivory Payton, Sr.; her grandparents, Walter, Annie Chapman, George and Leola Kirt Williams; her siblings, Larry Williams and Brenda Williams; her grandchild Kelton Payton; and her aunts and uncles, Jessie Mae Williams, Dora Peters, Edna McDaniel, Ora Silas, Lucille Cleary, Walter Chapman, George Williams, Jr., TJ Williams, Dave Williams and Jessie Williams.

She is survived by: her children, Ivory Payton, Jr. (Lisa) of Patterson, LA, Travis Payton (Jamie) of Patterson, LA, Terrance Payton of Patterson, LA, Ryan Payton of Berwick, LA, Lonne Payton (Shermena) of Franklin, LA, Natalie Payton (Quintin), Lastashia Payton (Wilbert) of Patterson, LA and Aleda Payton (Lauren) of Franklin, LA; and her siblings, Albert Williams, Jr. of Patterson, LA, Walter Williams of Patterson, LA, Robert Williams (Yvonne) of Patterson, LA, Brian Williams of Patterson, LA, Marie Hebert of Lafayette, LA, Regina Williams of New Iberia, LA, Wanda Edwards (Earl) and Michelle Williams of Patterson, LA. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; host of family and friends.

Visitation was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Good Hope Baptist Church (908 Washington St, Patterson, LA 70392). A celebration of life was held on Saturday, October 17th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.