Rita F. Payne
July 3, 1949 - May 20, 2021
Rita F. Payne, 71, of Madison Heights, MI passed away at her home on Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born July 3, 1949 in Detroit, MI and graduated from Lamphere High School. She loved animals and bred, raised and showed many dogs during her lifetime. She loved to knit and made many beautiful things to sell at craft shows and as gifts for all her family members. She is survived by her father, Charles Payne, Surprise, AZ, her daughter, Melinda Booser, Sylvan Lake, MI, grandchildren Audrey and Shane Pfannes, Sylvan Lake, MI, her sisters Judith Sakuta, Davison, MI and Susan Brown, Surprise, AZ, her nephew Chuck Duff, Davison, MI, and niece Kelly (Chris) Utykanski, Surprise, AZ, her great-niece and nephew Rachel and Aaron Duff, Davison, MI. She was preceded in death by her mother Mary (Barrells) Payne and her niece Heather Duff. Per her wishes, Rita was cremated. There will be no services for the time being.
Rita F. Payne, 71, of Madison Heights, MI passed away at her home on Thursday, May 20, 2021. She was born July 3, 1949 in Detroit, MI and graduated from Lamphere High School. She loved animals and bred, raised and showed many dogs during her... View Obituary & Service Information