Ann Marie Payne Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ann Marie Payne (Dayton, Ohio), who passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ann Marie Payne to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clinern Mays and Jannie Mae Smith (Middlebrook); and her brother James Smith, Jr.. She is survived by: her husband Allen Louis Payne; her daughter Annesa LeShawn Payne Cheek; her grandchildren, Avery Jean Marie and Austin William Allen Cheek; her siblings-in-law, Phyllis Payne and Anthony Payne; her cousins, Karen Hall, Brenda White and Carol Munday; and her sister Mary Brooks. She is also survived by nieces, cousins, relatives, and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in memory of Ann to the National Alzheimer's Association.