Donita Lowene Priefert Payne Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Donita Lowene Priefert Payne in Seattle, Washington, born in Liberal, Kansas, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 13, 2026 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donita Lowene Priefert Payne to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lowene Priefert and Don Priefert. She is survived by: her husband Stuart Payne; her children, Sheryl Payne, Heather Mekias (Mohamed) and Andrew Payne (Mary); her brother Paul Priefert (Joan); her nieces and nephews, Christen Blando and Noel Priefert; her granddaughter Sophie Porcelli (Tim); her great grandchildren, Archer and Keira; her grandson Winston Hallam-Eames (Lindsey Shattuck); her great grandchildren, Yusuf Mekias, Iman Mekias, Ismael Mekias, Ruth Payne and Alden Payne; Yacine and Carrie.
Memorial donations can be made to Doctors Without Borders - Middle East (https://www.msf-me.org) or to groups promoting love and peace in care of Hornung Family Funeral Home, 1212 W 2nd Street, Liberal, Kansas.
