Rae Lynne Payne Obituary

We announce the death of Rae Lynne Payne (Swedeborg, Missouri), born in Lebanon, Missouri, who passed away on August 11, 2026, at the age of 72. Rae will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Dorothy Leah Goforth (Sturgeon); and her brother James Alan "Jimmy" Goforth. She is survived by: her father James William Goforth; her spouse Kerry Ferrel Payne; her sister Kerri Lyn Howlett (Payne); her parents-in-law, Merrel and Bonnie Payne; her brother-in-law Merrel Lee Payne; her son Christopher Blake Payne of Springfield, MO; her grandson Payne Howlett; her sister Debbie Fowler (Mike) of Inverness, FL; her siblings-in-law, Bryce Payne (Susan), Donna Payne of Richland, MO and Linda North of Lebanon, MO; David of Richland, MO. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Rae Lynne (Goforth) Payne to the Kerry Payne Memorial Scholarship and can be left at the funeral home.