Brenda Jane Payne, 68, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, Dec. 17, 2020, at Heartford House surrounded by her family. She was born in Owensboro on Oct. 23, 1952, to the late Bernard Aloysius and Elizabeth Jane McCarty Payne.
Brenda went to St. Martin Elementary School and graduated from Owensboro Catholic High School. She was an Altar Society member of St. Martinâs Catholic Church, where she was a lifetime member. She enjoyed gardening, flowers, reading, cooking and baking. She loved sending cards to people and her family holiday celebrations. Her true enjoyment came from spending time with her family and friends. Brenda was a spiritual person and prayed the rosary daily.