Charlotte Anne Payne, 76, of Gladstone, MO passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Friday, October 27, 2023 at The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City, KS.
Charlotte married Max Payne on September 21, 1963. They have three children Kelli A Payne, Natalie S Payne, and Kevin C Payne. They have three Granddaughters (Elizabeth Payne Navarro, Amber Fesko Nastoff and Helen A Payne). They have one grandson Kevin Payne Jr, They have two Great Grandsons (Jacob Earnshaw and Daniel Miller).
Charlotte began her nursing career at Cameron College in Lawton, Oklahoma and graduated from Saint Mary’s University in Leavenworth, Kansas with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN).
She was the Director of the Women’s Center at St John’s Hospital in Leavenworth, KS for several years. She worked in the Labor and Delivery Center in the Enterprise, Alabama hospital and sometimes was a flight nurse on helicopters transporting babies to more advanced hospitals.
While living in Washington, DC she was the manager of the Federal Health Center that provided medical support to the U.S. Supreme Court Justices and their staff. She later became manager of the Federal Health Center that provided medical support to the Secret Service Members and Staff who worked at the U.S. White House.
While living in Kansas City, MO and Fort Worth, TX she worked in the field of Federal Occupational Health providing support and medical guidance to Federal Health Facilities throughout the United States. She moved back to Fredonia, Ks where she worked in the Fredonia Regional Hospital and was instrumental in the planning and construction of the new section added to the original hospital.
Charlotte loved playing bridge with friends and golfing. She also loved the many cruise ship trips with her husband and friends and trips to foreign countries.
Charlotte was born in Canadian, Texas which is in the panhandle of Texas. Charlotte was not a Veteran but was married to a Veteran which is why they moved so much.
Charlotte was proceeded in death by her father John Ralph McClure and mother Audrey Irene Dickerson, two sisters Kathleen Milberger, and Vicki Ferguson; two children Kevin Payne and Natalie Payne
Charlotte is survived by her husband of 60 years, daughter Kelli Payne Kansas City Mo, Granddaughters Ashley Payne Navarro and husband Keith Navarro Independence, MO, Amber Fesko Nastoff and her husband Brice Nastoff Appleton, WI, and Helen A Payne Wetumka, OK, one grandson Kevin Payne Jr, Wetumka, OK and two great grandsons Jacob Earnshaw and Daniel Miller Independence, MO and two sisters Patricia Vaught Fairbanks, AK and Barbara Smith and her husband Lee Smith, Topeka, KS.
A Celebration of Charlotte’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, November 18, 2023 at the Countryside Funeral Home in Fredonia, Kansas. In lieu of flowers the family suggests Memorial contributions are suggested to the Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation in memory of Charlotte at pulmonaryfibrosis.org. Memories of Charlotte and condolences to the family may be shared at meyersfuneralchapel.com
I am terribly saddened to hear of Charlotte’s passing. She was such a kind and caring person. My deepest condolences to Mr. Payne, Kelli and all of Charlotte’s family.
How I miss her already! Such a caring, loving friend, precious neighbor, fun Bridge partner and beautiful lady. Praying for comfort and peace for her devoted Max and all her loving family,
We are so sad to hear about Aunt Charlotte’s passing, she was such a kind woman with a huge heart. I always enjoyed my interactions with her, she will be deeply missed!
So sorry Kelli for your loss. May you find peace during this hard time in your life.
Max
I am so sorry for your loss
Kelli, your mom was amazing! Always made me feel like family. I know she will be missed by many friends and family. Our hearts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. Much love, K
So ver sorry to hear about Charlotte, Max. You and your family are in my prayers.
Charlotte did many amazing things in her life. She took in her youngest sister when Chalotte was a young mother with 2 small girls and her husband was in Viet Nam. While juggling all of that, she got her associates degree and rn license. Pretty amazing! She and Max were a strong influence in my life as well as several other of Vicki’s friends. Their door was always open to us. Even though they left my hometown many years ago, we have kept in touch over the years and I am so glad we did. Prayers for Max, Kelli, and family as you begin a new chapter in your life. Take all those precious memories to fill the void in your hearts. Love you all!
I am very saddened to hear of Charlotte’s passing. Times in book club were always fun. She was so upbeat and very knowledgeable about many things. My prayers are with the family.