Dorothy M. Payne

Sister Dorothy “Dot” Mae Payne was born on July 2, 1943, in Columbia, South Carolina. She was the first child of Ida Mae Payne and the late Dozier Payne Sr. She departed this life on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Sister Payne dedicated her life to Christ at a young age. She was baptized in the name of Jesus Christ at the Progressive Church of Our Lord Jesus Christ in Killian, South Carolina, in accordance with Acts 2:38, and soon after was filled with the gift of the Holy Ghost as described in Acts 2:4. During her tenure at Progressive Church, Sister Payne served in the Children’s Church, the Senior Women’s Auxiliary, and the Missionary Board. She loved praising God through song and could often be heard singing her favorite hymns throughout the day. Her generosity knew no bounds as she dedicated over 60 years of faithful service to her church.

Sister Payne was employed by C. M. Tucker Center, from which she retired after more than 26 years of service. Her greatest passion was serving in the children’s ministry and helping family members care for their children.

In addition to her father, Sister Payne was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Shakayla Payne, and her brother, Dozier Payne Jr.

Sister Dorothy “Dot” Mae Payne leaves behind cherished memories to her two sons, Allen (Harriet) Payne of Raleigh, NC, and Darryl (Sonya) Payne of Elgin, SC;  her mother, Ida Mae Payne, of the home; two sisters, Christine Hall and Shirley Stewart; two brothers, Larry Payne and Melvin (Donice) Payne, all of Columbia, SC; sister-in-law, Joan Payne, of Columbia, SC; and twelve (12)  grandchildren; seventeen (17) great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, other loving relatives and dear friends, all of whom will dearly miss her.

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