BETTY LAVENIA PAYTON, age 87 of Irondale, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 27, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. D. Payton; daughter, Brenda Leigh Snipes; son-in-law, Randy Tidwell; and grandchildren, Jason Snipes and Justin Snipes. She is survived by her daughters, Barbara Sue Moore (Jerry) and Linda “Joyce” Tidwell; sister, Florence Blackstock; son-in-law, Barry Snipes; grandchildren, Toney Moore (Michele), Jeff Moore (Peggy), Stephanie Howze (Tracy), Kayla Snipes, Mandy Barefield (Greg), Darrell Tidwell and Terrall Tidwell (Brittany Thrift); 14 great-grandchildren; and 3 great great-grandchildren. Betty was a longtime member of Overton Road Family Church of God. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Betty never met a stranger and tried to lead them all to Christ. Her family will celebrate her life with visitation of Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 5-7 at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel. Her service will be at Overton Road Family Church of God on Friday, May 7, 2021 beginning at 1:00. Burial will follow at Forest Crest Cemetery.
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