Linda Payne Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Linda Payne, 60, of Centralia, passed away on Friday, June 5, 2020 at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia. Linda was born December 29, 1959, the daughter of Leroy Boester and Betty (Niermann) Boester. She married Charles Dean Payne on July 31, 1978 at the Mt. Catherine Christian Church in Woodlawn, IL, and he survives her. In addition to her husband Charles of 41 years, she is survived by three children: Amy Payne of Centralia, Dona Payne of Centralia, and Charles G. Payne of Centralia; one grandchild: Payton Brown-Payne of Centralia; three siblings: Robert Boester and wife Elaine of Centralia, Judy Thurston and husband Galen of Beckemeyer, IL and Michael Boester and wife Carrie of Rochester, NY, and; also surviving is several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Linda was preceded in death by her parents: Leroy and Betty Boester; and several aunts and uncles. Linda had a passion for any kind of animal. She enjoyed playing crossword puzzles and enjoyed listening to 1950’s and 1960’s music. Most of all, Linda cherished the time she spent with her family. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. In honor of Linda, memorial donations may be made to the family and will be accepted by the Sutherland-Garnier Funeral Home and Cremation Services at 235 North Sycamore Street Centralia, IL 62801 (618) 532-3523, who is honored to be of service to the Payne family. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.sutherlandfuneralhome.com.

Linda Payne

December 29, 1959 - June 5, 2020