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Mrs. Gladys Mae Brooks Payne

07/27/1919 - 04/26/2021

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Obituary For Mrs. Gladys Mae Brooks Payne

Mrs. Gladys Mae Brooks Payne, 101, of Turkey Knob, WV died Monday, April 26, 2021. Born July 27, 1919 in Mt. Hope, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Virenda Carter Brooks. Mrs. Gladys was a graduate of DuBois High School, homemaker and also the oldest member of United Missionary Baptist Church, Mount Hope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Matthew Julius Payne; brothers, James, Henry, Frank and William; sisters, Catherine Bradshaw, Gwendolyn Logan, Norma Chalmus and Betty Joiner. Those left to cherish precious memories are her daughter, Rose B. Payne of Mount Hope; brother, Joseph Leroy Brooks of Boston, Massachusetts; sister, Patricia (John) Cobbs; stepchildren, Rev. Matthew Watts, Ollie Watts Davis and Cuther Watts; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 2:00PM Saturday, May 1, 2021 at United Missionary Baptist Church 205 S. Fayette Ave. Mt Hope with Pastor Walter E. Clay officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, Beckley.

Friends, while wearing gloves and masks and observing social distancing, may view one hour prior to the service.

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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05/03/2021

Judy and Sam spade

We are so sorry for you loss. Prayers for comfort. Sam and Judy Spade
04/30/2021

Eddiena L Schoolfield

Rose, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May you find comfort in knowing that others share your loss. Be blessed. Eddiena Schoolfield
04/30/2021

Patricia Casne former cashier at Beckley Crossing Kroger.

I worked at Kroger Beckley Crossing years ago, and loved how she always hugged everyone working there. I remember her daughter's name was Rose. I have fond memories especially of her as most customers were very nice. She was extremely nice. So sorry for the family's loss. Patricia Casne former cashier at Kroger
04/30/2021

KATHLEEN SULLIVAN

May God provide comfort to Miss Rose and family! May you find joy in your mother's memories! We love and will miss you! Naima Sullivan and Family!
04/30/2021

Brenda Troitino

You are in my thoughts and prayers
04/30/2021

Chuck and Cora Littlejohn

Chuck and I will miss our hugs on Saturday morning while shopping at Kroger. Our deepest condolences to Rose and the family. She always had a smile and a warm hug for each of us. Chuck and Cora Littlejohn
04/30/2021

Carolyn Rogers Webster

Rose, I am praying you will be comforted with precious memories of your mother and God's presence to care for you in loss. Carolyn Rogers Webster
04/28/2021

Mark Kodack

Being in the presence of this wonderful lady was a joy. Gladys had a caring heart and made you feel loved. My deepest condolences to Rose and family. Mark Kodack