Anita Joy Payne, 87, a longtime resident of Salina, passed away peacefully in her sleep and entered Heavens Gate Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. She was born Sept. 1, 1932 to Jacob and Bea Bauer of Arnold, Kan.

Anita has been a CNA, Activity Director, and a Insurance Agent in her past careers. She loved good food (especially Cheeto puffs and chocolate), socializing, good movies, and had a smile that would light up the room that will be missed so very much.

Our family would like to thank Arbor Court for caring for her like family, Salina Regional Hospital, Salina Accessible Home Care and Kansas Christian Home for the wonderful care they provided her.

Anita is survived by: her five children, Martie L. George, grandson, Eric M. Manley, Michael L. (Mona) Quenzer, granddaughters, Taryn M. Quenzer, and Brooke E. Angelo, Perry W. Quenzer, granddaughters, Cassy J. Taylor, Chessa S. Quenzer, and grandson, Joel J. Quenzer, Michelle R. Quenzer, Angela S. Davis (Greg), granddaughter LaCrista J. Brightbill and grandson, Cole A. Brightbill; She also has 13 great-grandchildren; and many special friends at Arbor Court.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; and husband of 43 years, Harold T. Payne. She was a loving mother and grandmother who loved us all unconditionally.

Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, with family present 4-6 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary.

Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, also at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N 8th St., Salina, with burial following in Gypsum Hill Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to Salina Animal Services, 329 N. 2nd St., Salina.