Linda Mae Payne, of Calera, Oklahoma passed from this life on Thursday, November 3, 2022 at the age of 79. She was born on Friday, June 18, 1943 in Ardmore, Oklahoma to Orville Franklin and Glenda Irene (Harris) Elmore.
She was a very charismatic devoted woman who showed her love through her cooking and baking. She played a role as head pastry chef at her daughter’s restaurant and catering service for over two decades.
In her personal time she enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, shopping, watching her favorite TV shows and enjoying time with her kids and grandkids.
For years, she owned a small business Linda’s Traveling Trunk, where she very much enjoyed selling jewelry, handbags, perfumes, etc. through travel fairs and pop-up shows. Linda loved being around people and was a very outgoing and loving woman with the greatest sense of humor. She will be missed dearly.
She was preceded in death by her parents Orville Franklin and Glenda Irene (Harris) Elmore; daughter Melissa Gonzalez; brothers Frank Elmore, Ronnie Elmore and Randy Elmore.
Survivors include her husband Valdmar Lozano of the home; son Russell Payne of Durant, Oklahoma; daughter Gina Stanfield and husband Todd of Calera, Oklahoma; granddaughters Kori Brinlee and husband Jonathan of Calera, Oklahoma, Stasha Gonzalez of Frederick, Oklahoma; Jessica Gonzalez of Davidson, Oklahoma, Jennifer Watson of Ardmore, Oklahoma, Kimberly Andrzejewski and husband Scott of Durant, Oklahoma; grandsons Kasey Gaither of Durant, Oklahoma, Jeffery Payne of Ardmore, Oklahoma, Dustin Ezell of Durant, Oklahoma; sisters-in-law Norma Jean Elmore of Frederick, Oklahoma, Carolyn Elmore of Eastland, Texas; 13 great-grandchildren, 3 great great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces, nephews and other extended family.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00PM on Monday, November 7, 2022 at Gordon Funeral Home in Durant, Oklahoma. Family and friends may arrive at 1:00PM for a time of visitation prior to the funeral service.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, PH- 580-916-9090, www.gordonfh.com