Fannie Mae Payton

March 29, 1932 - June 14, 2019

Fannie Mae Payton, 87, of Peoria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her husband Andrew Payton Sr. and daughter Coral Douglas at her residence at 10:45 p.m. on Friday, June 14, 2019. She was born on March 29, 1932 in Foote, MS. to the late Wylie Billups and Mammie Louise Hughes. Fannie was married to Andrew Payton Sr. for 56 years; he survives. Fannie was a member of Galilee M.B. Church under the leadership of Rev. Thurston Hunt. She served as a member on the Usher Board and President of the Mother’s Board. Fannie enjoyed watching Trinity Broadcasting Network and cooking, but most of all loved to read her Bible. She leaves to cherish her precious memories five sons; David Laney, Elbert, Andrew, Steven and Gregory Billups all of Peoria, four daughters; Annie Mae (Eli) Payton of East Alton IL., Willie Mae Laney of St. Paul MN., Gloria Laney of St. Paul, MN and Coral (Andrew) Douglas of Peoria; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, other family members and friends whom will miss her dearly. In addition to her parents Fannie was also preceded in death by six brothers, four sisters, two sons, and one great grandson. Services will be on Friday June 21, 2019, at 11:00 a.m. visitation commencing one hour prior at 10:00 a.m. at New Morning Star M.B. Church where Rev. Cleveland Thomas Sr. Pastor will serve as host Pastor. Rev. Thurston Hunt will officiate. Fannie will be laid to rest in Lutheran Cemetery. Arrangements were made especially for Fannie’s family and professionally directed by T.W. Parks Colonial Chapel. Online condolences or words of encouragement can be made at www.twparkschapel.com