E. Beatrice “Bea” Payne, 91, of Wintersville, Ohio passed away Sunday, June 24, 2012 at Trinity West. She was born February 10, 1921 in Wayne, WV a daughter of the late Dewey Lee and Minnie Watts Cyrus. Bea was a member of American Legion Auxiliary #557, Jefferson County 8/40 Salon 807 and Jefferson County Federated Democratic Women. She retired as a clerk from W.T. Grant and also worked for the State of Ohio. Bea was preceded in death by her husband Norman Payne; daughter Diane Jackson; two sisters Loretta Cyrus and Dorlene Cyrus Saxton and two brothers Hobert and Donald Lee Cyrus. Surviving are her grandson Steve West of Follansbee, WV; two brothers Danny (Charlene) Cyrus of Holland, MI and John (Barbara) Cyrus of Proctorville, OH and caregiver Lorraine Hazlett of Wintersville, OH. Friends may call at Dunlope - Shorac Funeral Home, Wintersville on Thursday from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 8 p.m. with Pastor Jerry Ernst officiating. Burial at Elmwood Cemetery in Wayne, WV. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be directed to American Legion Auxiliary #557 (child welfare), 1212 Two Ridge Road, Wintersville, OH 43953 or Jefferson County 8/40 Salon 807 (nurse scholarship), 265 Beechwood Boulevard, Wintersville, OH 43953-3821
09/03/2024
Gene W. Payne
I am a nephew of Bea Payne; I now live in Montgomery, AL; I came to visit her and was saddened to learn that she had passed away; Aunt Bea always had a beautiful smile, as though everything was "just perfect" in her world; Although I doubt if she really knew me when I came to visit, I will miss seeing her smile; God Bless! Gene
09/03/2024
Judith (Hicks)Gorby
My family met Bea when she first came to Seubenville.She was a very loving person I spent many days at her house and taught diane to ride a bike. Over the years with the passing of my family I lost contact with Bea but she always remained in my thoughts and heart.My thoughts and prayer are with you God Bless Judy Gorby
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