FOREVER
JUNE 14, 1967, JANUARY 15, 2025
cynthia payne
Cynthia Martin Payne, a lovely and caring wife, daughter, mother, sister, and friend was born on June 14, 1967, in Glendora MS to the late David Lee Dale, Jr and Bernice Chambers. She departed this life Wednesday January 15, 2025, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her family.
She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age at New Jerusalem M.B. in Webb, MS under the leadership of Rev. B.J. Gause.
She attended school in the West Tallahatchie school district. She later worked as a certified nurse assistant, monitor tech and sitter at St Francis hospital where she was employed until her health failed. Prior to working at St. Francis, she held other healthcare jobs; this is how she met Lorenzo, her husband of almost 20 years. Cynthia and Lorenzo were united in holy matrimony on May 28, 2005. She and Lorenzo would become a family bringing Jason, Meeko and Veronica along as siblings.
Cynthia was an avid cook who cooked with love and enjoyed inviting all to her large feasts. She never met a stranger and loved conversating.
Cynthia is preceded in death by her parents David L. Dale and Bernice Chambers. Her grandparents David Dale, Sr and Willie Mae Dale, and a host of other relatives.
Cynthia leaves behind a family that deeply cherishes her memories her devoted husband ,Lorenzo Payne ; her stepfather R.C Chambers; two sons, Jason and Meeko Martin; stepdaughter, Veronica Williams and her children; five sisters: Latonyia Pryor, Porchia Dale, Dominika Gentry, Pauline, Dale and Caprisha Sprouse; five aunts: Ethel Wade, Louise Martin, Pearl Dale, Ollie Dale, and Cora Dale; three uncles Jimmie Dale, Cleo Dale, Grover (Floria) Dale; four brothers in law, Larry (Donna) Harris, W. C. Payne, Jr., Nathan (Linda) Payne, and Kevin Payne; five sisters in law Ruby Bright, Sharon Payne, Latrisha Payne, Catrice Payne and Deborah Payne. She leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will miss her dearly.
CELEBRATING THE LIFE LEGACY OF
Cynthia Martin Payne
Saturday January 25, 2025 | 1100 Am NEW MOUNT
OLIVE M.B. CHURCH
855 Porter St. | Memphis, TN 38126
Pastor/ Officiant Derek Scullark, Sr
MUSICAL PRELUDE PROCESSIONAL Clergy and Family
OLD & NEW TESTAMENT READINGS Pulpit
PRAYER Pulpit
MUSICAL SELECTION
New Mt. Olive Choir
EXPRESSIONS OF LOVE
Family and Friends
2 Minutes Please
Jeff Martin
Kevin Payne
Reginald Bridgmon
POEM Sisters
WORDS OF COMFORT
Pastor Rodney Sumerall
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS & RESOLUTIONS
MUSICAL SELECTION
New Mt. Olive Choir
EULOGY
Pastor Derek Scullark, Sr.
RECESSIONAL Funeral Directors in Charge
"I’M
FREE"
Don’t grieve for me for now I’m free, I’m following the path God laid for me I took his hand when I heard him call, I turned my back and left it all I could not stay another day, To laugh, to love, to work or play
Tasks left undone must stay that way, I’ve found that peace at the close of day If my parting has left a void, Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss, Ah yes, these things I too will miss Be not burdened with times of sorrow, I wish for you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life’s been full, I’ve savored much, Good friends, good times, my loved one’s touch If my time seemed all too brief,Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief Lift up your heart, rejoice with me, God wanted me now, He set me free.
Love, Cynt
IN loving memory of my wonderful Wife
Of all the special gifts in life, However great or small, To call you my wife was The greatest gift of all. May winds of love and peace blow softly, Whispering in your ear, "We love and miss you Cynt And we wish you were still here".
Deep in our hearts your life is kept to love and cherish, not forget. No more tomorrows we can share but yesterday are always there. A silent thought, a secret tear keeps your memory ever near in our hearts forever.
Love, Lorenzo
To My Mom From Your Son,
Mom Even though you are in Heaven
My new chapter in life has begun And nothing could ever come between The love of a Mother and Son You carried me as a baby. The bond we have will never bend
You will always be my sweet Mother You are my Guiding Light, My Best Friend You were my world, my inspiration and my heart, but when you left me, I thought I would fall apart. I would give anything to have you back, But I know now that it was meant to be, For you are watching from up there, And I know you're watching me.
Love, Meeko
To
my mom,
Life has been super hard these last days but I want to thank you for guiding me. Even though you are no longer here with me, I can still feel your love guiding me. I wish Heaven had visiting hours so that I could hug and speak to you again. I hope I am making you proud. You will forever be in my heart. I love you and miss you more than words can express.
Love, Jason
The Broken Chain
We knew little that morning that God was going to call your name, in life we loved you dearly, In death we do the same. It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone. For part of us went with you, the day God called you home. You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, You are always at our side. Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems to be the same, But as God calls us one by one, The chain will link again.
Love, Your Sisters
Jason Martin
Damian Davis
ACTIVE PALLBEARERS
Nathan Payne Michael Roberts, Jr.
Kevin Payne Lekendrick Payne
Honorary Pallbearers
Uncles and Cousins
FLOWER BEARERS
Nieces and Friends
With Sincere Gratitude
The family of Cynthia Martin Payne is forever grateful to all who have extended prayer, words of comfort, love and encouragement during this very difficult time in our lives. We ask that you continue to keep us in your prayers as we transition into our new. Baptist Hospice and staff thanks is what we offer to you for the services rendered to our Cynthia.