She is survived by a daughter, Melody Deaton of Fayetteville, AR; a son, Tony McCormick of Chester, AR; three sisters, Clora Schriver of Van Buren, AR, Shirley Watkins of Chester, AR and Jane Key of Van Buren, AR; a brother, Jim Watson of Van Buren, AR; four grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
Mrs. Payton will be cremated under the direction of Edwards Van-Alma Funeral Home in Van Buren, AR.
The family will hold a memorial service at a later date.