Mary Lou Payne Obituary

We bid farewell to Mary Lou Payne of Columbia, Missouri, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on January 27, 2026 at the age of 83. Mary Lou touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. 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, Don Hall and Helen Hall; her siblings, Bill Hall and Donna Sue Stagner; her nephew Mike Nail; her niece Joan Nail Lichty; her great-niece Charlie Nail; and her great-nephew Brent Lichty.

She is survived by: her children, George and Nancy Payne; her brother John Hall (Karma); her sister-in-law Maria Hall; her nieces and nephews, Tim Hall, Dave Nail (Christie), Nancy Nail, Steve Nail, Dale Stagner (Tammy), Susan Cresswell (Steve) and Kerri Henderson (Chris); and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Brandon Marks, Krista Marks, Dylan Reed, Baylee Reed, Mady Henderson, Kendal Hall (Jackie), Monica Houser (Jeremy), Jenny Duncan (Russ), Jeff Nail (Erika), Mathew Nail, Jerry Rooster Nail, Wyatt Nail, Bryan Lichty (Rose), Christian Lichty, Jessy Vulgamott (Brent), Courtney Hook (Justin), Devon Neeld (Matt), Nick Cresswell (Kayla), Eric Cresswell and Karly Cresswell.

Donations may be made to Orrick First Baptist Church.