Lillian Elma Payne

Lillian was born April 13, 1920 in Cherry Grove, MN, the daughter of Wilbur and Edith Van Sande Heusinkveld. She married Fredrick Glenn Payne on July 23, 1945. He preceded her in death on October 15, 1968.

She is survived by one daughter, Susan Sanders of Peoria; three grandsons, David (Holly) Sanders, Jonathan (Jessica) Sanders both of Flandreau, SD, and Tim (Denise) Sanders of Peoria; and nine great-grandchildren.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, and four brothers.

Lillian began her career as a teacher at the age of 18 in a one room school house in rural Minnesota and eventually became the Dean of Women at Pillsbury Baptist Bible College. She retired from teaching in 1989 and moved to Peoria to be closer to her daughter and grandsons with whom she had a very close relationship.

Lillian was a very special woman who up until a few weeks before her death continued to write letters and send postcards to friends around the world. She was a prayer warrior, friend, mentor and beloved sister in Christ to many and will be dearly missed.

She was a member of Calvary Baptist Bible Church in Peoria.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Calvary Baptist Bible Church. Visitation will be two hours prior to services. Pastor Garry Geer and Pastor Jonathan Sanders will officiate.

Memorials may be made to her church or Vitas Healthcare.

To view Lillian’s memorial page or to leave an online condolence please go to www.davison-fulton.com.