Carol Anne Payne

Carol Anne Staton Payne was born on January 29,1962 in Gonzales,Texas, the 11th child of Stanford and Viola Staton. She passed away on July 11, 2026 after a fierce and courageous battle with what Carol referred to as "Damn Cancer". Celebration of Life will be Saturday July 18, 2026 11:00 AM at VFW Hall 3302 Harwood Rd, Gonzales TX.

She is preceded in death by her parents Viola and Stanford, her stepmother Francis. Her sisters; Ruby Anne and Irene Luedecke. Her brothers,Tim, Joe, Mike, and Woody Staton. Stepsister Camelia Saenz; Stepbrother Kenneth Sellers, and her Niece Sheila Luedecke, Nephews Sam Staton,Bobby Barbier and Ricky Saenz.

She is survived by her Sisters; Rose(Bo) Jensen, Margie (Jim) Cooley, Judy ( Ervin) Kruse and Beth (J.D.) Thayne. Brother, Harry (Lauren) Staton. In-laws Misty, Cindy, Tammy Staton and Lynn Luedecke. Stepsisters Christine (Manuel) Reyna and Sherry(Henry) Valdez. Stepbrother Perry (Mon) Sellers and numerous nieces and nephews that love and cherished Aunt Carol.

Losing her mother at age 3 made Carol's life take many twists and turns, but made her one of the most complex, talented, hardworking, endearing, kind hearted, fiercely loyal people you could ever hope to meet.

Carol attended Schools in the Houston area, but returned to Gonzales for junior and senior high. Although she did not graduate, she did earn her GED and had a lifetime of continuous learning with classes in appliance repair, HVAC systems, and bookkeeping. She had a quick mind and a sharp wit that sustained her through various jobs, including sheetrocking and carpentry with her brothers and appliance repair with her sister Rose. Later she did apartment maintenance and office manager/ dispatcher at AgConsolidated where she was a favorite of her boss, as well as the farmers who bought their fuel there.

Carol married the love of her life, Craig Payne on May 17,1997. Although she never had children of her own, she was the "go To" for her siblings for childcare when she was available, therefore was an important constant in the lives of her many nieces and nephews who cherished her. Carol was fiercely loyal and loved her family, friends, and many pets she had throughout her lifetime.

Although she worked at very physicals demanding jobs, she was a gentle soul that loved getting Mani/Pedis, reading Harlequin novels, and helped many people and animals in any way she could. Carol loved family gatherings, drinking, playing games, watching football, eating out (especially Mexican food with good Margaritas), and watching television (where you would frequently hear her answer the Jeopardy questions). She will dearly be missed by all who knew and loved her.