Joy Payne Klages went to her savior Jesus on Jan. 31, 2016, at her daughter’s home in Richland, Wash. The entire family was by her side.
She was born to Rex and Thelma Payne in Joseph on Feb. 16, 1934 and lived there at the foot of Joseph school hill with her parents and many friends. She graduated from Joseph High in 1952. Cheerleading was her specialty during her four years.
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