Helen Payne

Helen Ruth Payne, 85, of Scott City died Friday, Aug. 18, 2006, at her home.

She was born Jan. 6, 1921, at Illmo, daughter of Jesse B. "J.B." and Phonia "Maude" Wagster Payne.

Payne was a former telephone operator with Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. She was a member of Broadway United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a nephew, Jim Payne of Scott City; two nieces, Connie Miller of Scott City and Glenda Holder of Dale City, Va.

She was preceded in death by two brothers.

There is no visitation.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Cape County Memorial Park in Cape Girardeau. The Rev. Jim Norris will officiate.

Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Scott City is in charge of arrangements.