Mary Frances Payne

January 29, 1955 - February 17, 2022

Tishomingo, OK- Mary Frances Payne was born January 29th, 1955 in Kermit, Texas to parents Johnny Lee Payne and Margaret Ruth (McHargue) Payne. She went into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, February 17th, 2022 from Sherman, Texas at the age of 67. Mary grew up in Kermit until the age of 14 when her family moved to Tishomingo. Mary is a 1973 graduate of Tishomingo High School. She would later attend East Central University in Ada earning her Bachelors degree. Mary worked as social worker for the Department of Human Services for ten years and as an Educational Opportunity Counselor at ECU. Mary loved her grandkids, making special memories with her family and reading her Holy Bible. She enjoyed playing card games, all board games and Farkle. Mary had a personal relationship with her Lord as her faith never wavered even when her health was declining. She had genuine caring heart as she took care of many family members as well as many friends. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Ronnie and Joe Payne; and a sister, Katherine Payton. She is survived by her sons, Chris Hinds and his wife, Melanie, of Atoka, OK, and Jordan Maracara and his wife, Jennifer, of Tishomingo, OK; grandchildren, Keigan, Hailey, Levi, Gwen and Joad; sisters, Margie Sealey and her husband, Leonard, of Duncan, OK, and Ruthie Payne of Tishomingo; and Johnny Payne and his wife, Larece, of Enos, OK; and numerous extended family and friends. A Visitation will be on Tuesday, February 22, from 4-6 PM at Brown’s Funeral Service in Madill. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.brownsfuneralservice.com. Services are under the direction of Brown’s Funeral Service in Madill. https://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/77K72TYL9DL9FT9Q