Hudson, NC- Mrs. Hazel Louise Broyhill Payne, age 85, of Hudson, died Sunday, April 19, 2009 in Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care. Born May 2, 1923 in Watauga County, Mrs. Payne was a daughter of the late Clarence and Beulah Younce Broyhill and the wife of the late Rex Payne. Other than her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Virginia Greene, son-in-law, Ernest Greene, 3 brothers, J.D. Broyhill, Burl Broyhill, Dewey Broyhill and one sister, Evelyn Cole. She is survived by 3 sons, Colen Payne and wife Shirley of Lenoir; David Payne and wife Tammy of Lenoir; Roger Payne of Hudson; 2 daughters, Patricia Townsend and husband Woody of Lenoir; Diane Suttle and friend Joe of Todd; one sister, Opal Greene of Fleetwood; 20 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. A celebration of Mrs. Payne̢۪s life will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, April 23, 2009 at Liberty Grove Baptist Church in Deep Gap with Reverend Edd Warren officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM, one hour prior to the service at the church on Thursday. Pallbearers will be Steven Greene, Scott Greene, Gary Greene, Allen Greene, Dennis Yates, and Tray Sheets. Memorials may be made to Caldwell Hospice and Palliative Care, 902 Kirkwood Street, Lenoir, NC 28645. Online condolences may be sent to the Payne Family at www.evansfuneralservice.com Evans Funeral Service of Lenoir is serving the Payne Family. PDF Printable Version