Carol Ann Payne

Memorial services for Carol Ann Roan Payne, 69, of Tyler will be held on Friday, March 28, 2014 at 2:00 PM at Stewart Family Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Chris Pulliam officiating. Mrs. Payne passed away Monday, March 24, 2014 in Tyler. Carol Ann Roan Payne was born on February 14, 1945 to Rheda Mae Couch and Douglas Roan in Longview, TX. Carol grew up in Tyler, TX, graduating from John Tyler High School in 1963 and then attending Tyler Junior College where she met David A. Payne, the love of her life. Carol and David were married on September 3, 1966. Carol graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Psychology in 1967. Carol and David lived in Houston where they started their family and stayed until returning to the East Texas area in 1997. Carol had a love for Our Lord and lived her life for Him. Carol’s other joy in life was spending time with her family and close friends. Holidays were especially important to Carol as evidenced by her “Southern Living” home décor for every holiday. Carol has attended countless sporting events supporting her children and more recently her grandsons. Carol’s voice was often heard as she cheered, no matter what the sport. Carol also enjoyed traveling with her husband and their close friends, Charlie and Linda Brown. Carol is preceded in death by her father, Douglas Roan and mother, Rheda Couch Roan. Carol is survived by her husband of 47 years, David A. Payne; son, David C. Payne, his wife Kristi and grandsons Chad and Cameron Payne; daughter, Jennifer Coselli, her husband Richard and grandson Adam Coselli; brother, David Michael Roan, his wife Jennifer, niece Jessica Roan, niece Allison Wall, her husband Jeff and their son Hunter Wall; aunt, Frances White and cousins, Lanita Martin and Pam Hardy. Visitation is scheduled from 1:00 to 2:00 PM on Friday, March 28, 2014 at Stewart Family Funeral Home, 7525 Old Jacksonville Hwy, Tyler. The family is requesting in lieu of flowers, donations be made to Hospice of East Texas Foundation, 4111 University Blvd, Tyler, TX 75701. “I assure you, those who listen to my message and believe in God who sent me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.” John 5:24

Carol Ann Payne

February 14, 1945 - March 24, 2014