Bennie Lee Payne, age 77, of Xenia, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022 at her residence following a lengthy battle with dementia. Bennie was born December 13, 1944 in Clay County, NC, one of 10 children born to Jesse R. and Evie M. (Ramey) Guffey.

Bennie is survived by her husband: Leland Payne, whom she married July 10, 1995; her son : Justin (Claire) Davis of Atlanta, GA; a brother: Ronald Guffey of Dallas, NC; step children: Jerry Davis, Jr., Frances (Jeffrey) Jenkins; and Stephen (Sabrina) Davis; Melissa (Danny) Sanders; Melanie (Nick) VanHoose; grandchildren: Brittany and Shanea Davis; Chad (Tara) Sanders; Cortney Catanzaro; Brandon VanHoose; Kyle (Brianna) VanHoose; Kamy VanHoose; great grandchildren: Lexy, Mia, Boston, Tytus, Roman, Callan, and Eleanor; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Bennie was preceded in death by her son: Murray Holland; step daughter: Melinda (Brian) Travis; and 8 siblings: Agnes Moss; Robert, Junior, J.L. Dorothy, Furman, Blanche and Kenneth Guffey.

Bennie had been a cashier at Kroger's in Xenia. She enjoyed doing crafts and spending time with her family and friends.

A Celebration of her life will be held 11:30 AM Wednesday, December 14 ^th at McColaugh Funeral Home, 826 N. Detroit St. with Rev. Orbie Estep officiating. Visitation will be held 10:30 AM Wednesday until the time of service at the funeral home. She will be buried at Mt. Pleasant Baptist Church, Haysville, NC.