We are sad to announce that on October 17, 2022, at the age of 84, Sandra Watson Stroupe Payne of Asheville, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Sandra Watson Stroupe Payne to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Fred Dewey and Agnes Mae Watson (Kent); her former life partner Donald Thomas Stroupe; and her siblings, Ray Heatherley, Terry Watson and Jo Mussey.

She is survived by : her spouse Carmon "Dean" Payne of Asheville; her daughters, Rebecca "Becky" Stroupe Granger (Kevin) of Pineville, NC and Carman Payne Griffin (Mark) of Asheville; her granddaughter Mackenzie Hitt; and her stepgrandchildren, Ryan, Christopher Granger and Amy Ingle White. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Care Partners Hospice, 21 Belvedere Rd., Asheville, NC 28803.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Groce Funeral Home Inc