Ragan Leigh Payne Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Ragan Leigh Payne (Norfolk, Virginia), born in Portsmouth, Virginia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Ragan left this world on February 1, 2026 at the age of 45, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ragan Leigh Payne to show support.

She was predeceased by: her husband Kimball Payne; and her grandparents, Leon Smith Sr., Eddie and Patty Joyner. She is survived by: her parents, Bill Shoaf and Christine Smith; her children, Maddox and Owyn; her brother Jeremy Smith (Sara); her nephews, Ike and Ivan Smith; her grandmother Burma Smith; her parents-in-law, Dr. John and Jane Payne; her brother David; her sister-in-law Jennifer Payne; and her nephews, Beckett and Xander. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, cousins and her large network of friends.

In lieu of flowers, you may give your gift of love to the Downs Syndrome Association of Hampton Roads (dsahr.org) in remembrance of Ragan Payne.