April Jeannine “A.J.” Payne, 37, of Owensboro, passed away Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital. She was born April 1, 1986 in Owensboro to James Daniel Payne and Martha Jeannine Carson Payne. A.J. worked security for Securitas and had degrees in web design and accounting. She loved animals and playing music, especially the drums. A.J. was a Harry Potter fanatic and did Slytherin House proud. But most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her mom, Martha Payne; dad, Danny Payne; siblings, Brandon James Payne, Joshua Daniel Payne, and Megan Elizabeth Clary (Jason); nephew, Levi James Clary; maternal grandmother, April Ziemer; several aunts, uncles, and cousins; and her fur baby, Jasper.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at James H. Davis Funeral Home and Crematory. Visitation is 11 a.m. until the time of service on Sunday at the funeral home. Private burial will be at Pleasant Grove Cemetery, Sorgho.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to the Owensboro Humane Society, 3101 W. 2nd Street, Owensboro, KY 42301.