Sandra Ann Payne, 62, of Big Spring, died on Wednesday, June 20, 2007, at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, June 23, 2007 at the First Baptist Church with Dr. Randy Cotton, pastor of Trinity Baptist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Trinity Memorial Park.The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.Sandra was born on August 21, 1944, in Big Spring, Texas and married James A. Payne on July 3, 1965 in Big Spring, Texas. After marrying, she and her husband lived in Houston, Albuquerque, New Mexico and Midland before returning to Big Spring in 1982. She was a homemaker. Sandra was a member of First Baptist Church and was active in Relay For Life. Her 7 year battle with cancer was an inspiration to her family and others that knew her. Survivors include her husband, James A. Payne of Big Spring; two sons, Craig A. Payne of Brunswich, Georgia and Dustin Payne of Addison; one daughter, Shana Overby of Big Spring; six grandchildren, Ethan Payne, Cody Tanis, Allison Tanis, Rachel Overby, Sara Overby and Hana Overby; her mother, Gladine Lane of Big Spring; three sisters, Gaynell Harper of Houston, Jan Horton of Waco and Judy Holly of Tyler; and one brother, Kenneth Lane of Big Spring. She was preceded in death by her father, R. D. Lane; one sister, Bobbie Disotell and two brothers, Danny Lane and Don Carrol. The family suggests memorials be made to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Kidney Cancer Research, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, Texas 77210-4486.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
