Linda Banks Payne, passed away Friday evening, February 12, 2021, at Santa Rosa Beach, Florida.
Born March 24, 1944, in Franklin County, she was the daughter of the late Hugh Dorsey and Sarah Sue Bryant Banks. She was the widow of the late Blanton Payne and sister of the late Roger Banks. She was a member and Senior Class President of the Franklin County High School Class of 1962 She was retired from the Franklin County Board of Education and had served as Secretary of the Board of Directors of the Stephens-Franklin Federal Credit Union. She had worked in the office of Franklin County Tax commisioner and was an award winning artist and painter. She was a member of Cross Roads Baptist Church.
Survivors include her sons and daughter-in-law Shannon William and Kristi Mize Payne, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida, and Blanton Heath Payne; Carnesville; grandchildren: Richard Myles Payne, Kennesaw, Georgia; Tyler and Lydia Chastain, Anderson, South Carolina; and Sophie Ella Payne and Sullivan Oliver Payne, Santa Rosa Beach, Florida; sisters-in-law Betty LeCroy and Carolyn McCall, both of Carnesville.
Graveside Services will held Friday afternoon at 2pm, February 26, 2021 at Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev.Bobby Jones. Condolences may be left for the family at ginnfuneralhome.com. Memorials in her memory may be made to Cross Roads Baptist Church cemetery Fund, 16144 GA Hwy 59, Carnesville, GA 30521.
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Heath, Shannon & Family, Betty, Carolyn & Families, I am so sorry to learn of Linda’s passing. She was a delightful person to know, and was a very efficient secretary for the Franklin County School System for many years. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you that God will grant you comfort and peace during this sad time.
Linda and I were high school classmates. She was throughout her life a kind, smart and all-around good person. She made much effort to see that we all kept in touch with class reunions and she always saw that a flower was sent when one of us passed. She will surely be missed. Rest in peace Linda.
So sorry to hear about the passing of Linda! She was a pretty person! Prayers for all! Love
Payne family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Grady Thomas Family
I am so sad to hear of my friend Linda’s passing. She was truly a beautiful person inside & out. She was the glue that held her family & our high school class together. She will be missed!!
We were close friends all our life & I was organist at hers & Blanton’s wedding over 50 years ago.
My deepest sympathy to the family including Betty & Carolyn.
I have known Linda since her childhood. Her parents and grandparents brought her to church at New Bethel Baptist. She was a sweet, attractive person. My deepest sympathy to all of the family on her passing.
Linda was a very sweet person. Sincere sympathy to all the family. May God comfort and strengthen you
I was so sad to hear of Linda’s passing. She was Secretary of the Board of Directors of Stephens-Franklin Teachers Federal Credit Union during my tenure as CEO . The members of the credit union were always her main concern and we truly benefited from her wisdom and unselfish devotion as a volunteer. She held a special place in my heart and I will always be grateful for her life. I wish to extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones she left behind. May God comfort each one of you as only He can.
We were so sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. She was a kind and caring person to her many friends. Praying for her family, may the Lord give you comfort and peace!
Sam & Dianne Mauldin
I am so sad to hear of Linda’s passing!! She was a very special friend & classmate. Linda was a very caring person & put others first. She will truly be missed by her family & friends!!
Prayers for her sons Shannon & Heath & their Families!! May Jesus grant you the peace that only He can give!!
Prayers for the family
My deepest sympathy to all of Linda’s family.
She will be missed by so many. I have so many fun memories of her from our school years to all the art classes she and I shared.
God added a shining star in heaven .
So sorry to to hear of Linda’s passing. She was a thoughtful caring person. Our sons were classmates throughout school, and she asked about Jeff every time I saw her. Linda was a beautiful lady with a sparkling personality. I recall her dedication in caring for her mother, and later caring for Blanton. Heaven has gained a Special Angel!
So saddened to learn of Linda’s passing. We were classmates at Franklin County High School. Linda was a leader, always a friend to everyone and a lady in every aspect. As our senior class President Linda, upheld the tradition of organizing our class reunions for many years. She will be missed here, but I have no doubt she is fully healed and rejoicing in heaven.
Very sorry to hear of Linda’s passing. Jack and I knew her when she worked at the Franklin County Board of Education office when Jack was principal of the high school. Linda was such a nice person and will be missed by many.