Goldie May Payne age 96 of Galax, Virginia passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020 in the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center.

Mrs. Payne was born in Carroll County, Virginia on September 2, 1924 to Sterling and Cora Hanks Alexander. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Verlin Payne; sons Don Payne and David Payne.

She is survived by daughters and sons-in-law Rachel and Rick Richardson; Lois and Larry Cornett all of Galax, Virginia; sons and daughters-in-law Douglas and Dorlean of Florida; Roger Lee and Betty Payne; Clayton and Diane Payne; Raymond and Brenda Payne; Freddie Payne all of Galax, Virginia; brothers and sisters-in-law Laymon and Charlotte Alexander of Barren Springs, Virginia; Ricky Alexander of Woodlawn, Virginia; Everett and Maxine Alexander; sister Carrie Viars; sister-in-law Mildred Alexander; seventeen grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Burial was private in the Camp Zion Cemetery.