Carolyn Crowder Payne Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Carolyn Crowder Payne (Richmond, Virginia), who passed away on March 26, 2026, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Carolyn Crowder Payne to show support.
Though Carolyn may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Carolyn touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her husband John Taylor Payne, Sr.. She is survived by: her children, John Taylor Payne, Jr. (Kimberly) of Manassas, Virginia and Mary-Beth Thompson (Jason) of Sarasota, Florida; and her grandchildren, John Taylor Payne III of Tempe, Arizona, Christian Payne, Benjamin Payne of Manassas, Virginia, Macy and Ashby Thompson of Gainesville, Florida..
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests honoring her memory with a donation to one of her favorite charities, Children's Miracle Network at Shands Hospital, or to any organization dedicated to supporting children.
