Frances Marie Payne

Frances Marie Payne, age 79, of Weatherford, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2009, at home after a lengthy battle with cancer, surrounded by her family and loved ones.  Frances was born December 16, 1929, in Ranger to Lena and Wesley Hodges. She was a retired emergency, surgical and OB nurse from Campbell Memorial Hospital and she was a very caring person.  Frances made a big difference in the lives of many, including several from the Pythian Home, who remain close to this day. Preceded in death by a daughter, Royalyn Merritt. parents, brother, Ted Hodges and daughter-in-law, Lucy Merritt. Survivors: Loving Husband of 46 years, Lyman J. Payne of Weatherford, Son Jim Merritt of Weatherford, Step Sons, Michael Payne of Branson, Missouri,  Kevin Payne and wife, Teresa of Stephenville, Jeff Payne and wife Jodi of Granbury, Sister, Willie Mae Keoughan and husband, Pat of Fort Worth, a multitude of friends, nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. Graveside service will be held at 2 PM, Wednesday, January 28, 2009   in the Indian Creek Cemetery in Mineral Wells. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.