Etta Vee Payne 96 of Danville passed away on Thursday, October 29th, 2026 at Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born June 22, 1930 near Belleville to the Charlie and Neva Hunt Laster.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Olen Payne, daughter, Linda Parham, brother, Marion (Dickey) Laster and granddaughter, Cynthia Jean Payne.
She is survived by her daughter Mary Ann Buckner (Ronnie) of Greenwood, sons, John (Brenda) of Clarksville and Jerry (JoAnn) of Belleville, sister, Barbara Dennis of Danville, 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and one on the way, several nephews, nieces and cousins.
She was a longtime member of the Danville United Methodist Church and the last few years was a member of the Upper Spring Creek FWB Church. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter at Gravelly. She was a member of the Upper Spring Creek E.H. Club.
She graduated from Fern Eaton Beauty College in Little Rock and later was owner/operator of Etta’s Beauty Shop starting in Belleville and later Danville for 38 years.
Her primary hobby was cooking. She was known for her delicious baked goods. When ever there was a need, she would always provide food.
She had a love for animals and was always taking care of neighborhood animals. She was avid Razorback sports fan.
“She was a loving wife, mother and “Memaw” to her grandkids.
Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at the Upper Spring Creek Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation will be 1:00 to 2::00 pm Wednesday before the service at the church. Burial will be at Russell Cemetery.
Arrangements by Cornwell Funeral Home Danville
