Ruby PAYNE

Mother Ruby Alene Payne was born on August 2, 1925 to parents Elder Eugene & Lillian Brown.

She departed this life on November 25, 2015. The oldest of ten children she was often called upon to help with the care of her younger siblings. Mother Payne was a kind patient and gentle woman, a woman of prayer and dedication to God. She was an excellent example of a truly Godly woman, leading her child, grandchildren and other family members and friends by precept and example.

She worked for many years as a certified nursing assistant at several hospitals in the City of Detroit, Michigan. At the time of her departure, she was serving faithfully as the beloved church mother of Little Rock Church of God In Christ. She was loved and respected by all. She leaves to cherish her memory, sisters Dorothy and Arnell Brown, grandchildren Andrea Goins, Aaron Goins and April Goins. Great grandchildren Michael Bryant, Diamond Bryant, Aareonna Goins, Elijah Archie, Emerald Archie, Aaron Goins Jr., Christian Bryant, Glorious Goins , Andreah Goins and great, great grand Glen Phillips III and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death By, Parents Elder Eugene and Mother Lillian Brown siblings Eddie, Bobby, ODell, Eugene and Arthur Brown, Jean C. McKinney, Bertha M. Brown, daughter Gloria Maxine Payne and grandson Andre Goins.

Visitation (10am) and Funeral (11am) - Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at Mt. Olivet Church of God in Christ, 920 S. Euclid St. Dayton, OH

Professional services entrusted to Young Lusain Funeral Home, formerly Bowman Funeral Chapel.