Karen Zoe (Payne) Lappin, 89, of Wayne City, IL passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024 at GreenTree Assisted Living & Memory Care in Mt. Vernon, IL. Karen was born on June 21, 1935 in Wayne County, IL to Albert Payne & Zelema (Draper) Payne. On September 3, 1955 she married Donnie “Doc” Lappin, who preceded her in death on May 30, 2023.
Karen started working at Dowzer Electric in June of 1952, and was employed there for several years until the business closed. She was a member of the Wayne City Baptist Church and had also been a Sunday School teacher. Karen was an avid bird watcher, she loved flower gardening, and enjoyed going on evening drives with her husband Doc to go deer watching.
Karen is survived by her brother Connie Lee Payne, long-time friends & caregivers Von & Beverly Anderson, 2 sisters-in-law: Mary Lou Belmont and Marcella Payne, and several nieces & nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Albert & Zelema Payne, her husband Donnie “Doc” Lappin, 2 brothers: Nolan Payne and Robert Payne, a sister Lema Alberta (Payne) Murah, and a brother-in-law Bill Belmont.
A graveside funeral service for Karen Zoe (Payne) Lappin will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Thomason Cemetery in Wayne City with Rev. Richard McCormick officiating. Those attending are asked to meet directly at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Thomason Cemetery Fund and will be accepted at Young Funeral Home in Wayne City. Online condolences, memories, and words of encouragement may be shared at www.youngfuneralhomellc.com
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