Freda Joyce (Taylor) Payne

Freda Joyce Payne (nee Taylor), age 83, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2022.

Freda is survived by her children, Brad (the late Donna) Payne and Cindy Offerman; grandchildren, Tabitha Offerman, Taylor (Kevin) Miller, Brandy Payne and Cody (Mari) Payne; great-grandchildren, Jaylin, Kaleigh and Camden; sisters, Ann Lincoln and Sandy Kurtz; grandson-in-law, Matt Blatti; brother-in-law, Rod Gum; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Preceded in death by her beloved husband, Joe Payne (2020); parents, Lysander and Alberta (nee Gross) Taylor; daughter-in-law, Donna Payne; siblings, Katy Gum, Geraldine (Bucky) Shroyer, Sharon Harper and Charles Taylor.

Freda enjoyed sewing dance costumes for the entire family, playing BINGO but most of all spending time with her family. She always looked forward to family reunions, high school reunions, holiday get togethers and going out to dinner. Red Lobster was always the first choice when dinner plans were made. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister who will be truly missed.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Lightways Hospice in Joliet would be appreciated.

A celebration of Freda’s life will begin on Thursday, November 3, 2022 with a gathering at the funeral home from 11:30 a.m. until the time of service to be held in the funeral home chapel at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Tezak Funeral Home, 1211 Plainfield Road, Joliet from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.