Lucille M. (Cooper) Payne

Lucille M. (Cooper) Payne, age 97, died January 25, 2018, at the House of Loreto, where she resided during an extended illness. She was a highly respected, long time teacher in Canton City Schools and in Plain Township. She was an active volunteer in many local organizations. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Myrtle Cooper, along with her husband, Charles A. Payne. She is survived by her two daughters and their husbands, Dr. Marye-Anne Fox (Dr. James Whitesell) of Austin, Texas; and Dr. Betsy Theis (Tres) of Orlando, Florida. Her Grandchildren include: Robert J. Fox (Christine) of Greenfield Center, NY; Drs. Michael (Stephanie) of San Antonio, Texas; Matthew Fox, M.D. (Sarah) of Austin, Texas; Carly Dry (Eric) of Orlando, Florida; Hannah Theis of Raleigh, North Carolina. Great-grandchildren include: Cate Fox, Ashton Fox, Luke Fox, Cooper Fox, Gabriel Fox, Oliver Fox, Jude Fox, Louis Fox, and Connor Dry. Stepgreat-grandchildren include: Lauren Martinez, Connor Whitesell, Caeden Whitesell, and Colton Whitesell. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, January 29, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the House of Loreto (2812 Harvard Ave. NW, Canton, Ohio 44709). Viewing will precede the funeral at 1:00. Burial will be in Sunset Hills Memorial Gardens. Lamiell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that memorial contributions be in made to the House of Loreto.