Alta Curtis Payne, age 86, of Williamsburg, Virginia passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025.
She was born in Endicott, New York on November 1, 1938 and was preceded in death by her mother, Florence Alta (Fogle) Payne; her father, Curtis Alton Payne; her older sister, Betty Payne Avery; and her brother-in-law, Maurice Clyde Avery.
She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews: Mark Avery, Deborah (Avery) Doyal, Chris Avery, Judy (Avery) Allen, Paul Avery, James Avery, and Timothy Avery.
Alta completed the 8th Grade and was a member of the Methodist Church of Maine, New York. She derived a great deal of pleasure from doing a variety of handiwork. She crocheted, embroidered, and did beautiful cross-stitch. Her handiwork kept her both happy and busy.
Alta enjoyed sightseeing with her sister, Betty, and her brother-in-law, Maurice Avery.
Alta was happiest being with family members and playing games, especially dominoes. She loved watching Lawrence Welk, Heehaw, Green Acres and Wheel of Fortune. She had a love for cats in her childhood, and loved her nieces and nephews as they were growing up, calling them her “Beans.”
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00 AM Maine Cemetery, Maine, NY.
