Madeline Payton
July 22, 2008
Madeline L. Payton, 84, died Tuesday, July 22, 2008 at Mercy Hospital. A funeral service will be held 9 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2008 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with burial to follow at Masonic Cemetery.
Madeline was born February 5, 1924 to Roy A. and Edith L. Murphy in Exline, Iowa. She attended East High School and worked several years for Sears & Roebuck. Madeline also worked in the cafeteria for the Des Moines Public Schools. She attended her grandchildrens’ sporting events, many school and church functions. Madeline enjoyed sewing, camping outdoors, cooking, following God’s word, and volunteering at Chesterfield Community Center. She was a regular Texas snowbird.
Madeline was loved by her family and many friends. She was a member of Eastwood Church of the Open Bible; Order of the Eastern Star; and supported Union Park Independent Christian Church.
Madeline is survived by her son, Larry Payton; grandchildren, Lisa (Tom) Davis, Lonnie (Tina) Payton, and Luke (Courtney) Payton; great-grandchildren, Tommy and Michelle Davis, Tiffany (Derek) Deaton, Brittany Stephen, Kelsee, Preston, Blayze, and Jaxon, all Payton; great-great grandson, Johnathon Davis and two great-great grandchildren on the way; sister, Ruth Gibbel, all of Des Moines; brother, Carroll Murphy of Osceola; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Lorenzo “Bud” Payton; brothers, Buster, Earl, and Marion Murphy; and grandson, Lance Payton.
Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.
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Allan & Madaline Murphy
07/26/2008
So sorry to hear about Aunt Madeline passing. We will miss the informative letters and inspirational cards she always took time to send us.
Linda Payton
07/25/2008
Larry I am very sorry for the loss of your mom. She was a great mom, grandma and friend. I know you will miss her terribly. There is something about losing a mom, I guess it is because they were the caretaker and no matter how old you got that never changed and you knew they would always love you no matter what. Lisa, Lonnie and Luke grandma loved you very deeply and so proud of you. Tina, Courtney and Tom when you came into her grandchildrens lives you instantly became her grandchildren too. With the addition of her great-grandchildren Tiffany, Brittany, Kelsee, Preston, Blayze, Jaxon, Michelle and Tommy and great-great grandchild Johnathon her love grew deeper and stronger. Her love for the Lord was the strongest. She so enjoyed gospel music and listening to Bob and Carole sing. She attended several Gaither concerts with us and at one of them we thought she was going to pass out she was so caught up praising the Lord. These last 2 months when she learned she had cancer her faith and trust in the Lord got even stronger. Madeline has gotten her wishes, she has kissed Jesus feet and looked upon his face, and she is with Bud (whom she has missed deeply these last 14 years). I asked her to give Lance a kiss, she told me honey I will hold him in my arms until you get there.
The only regret she had was leaving each of you behind, she felt she had been so blessed to see 5 generations and I know she would have loved to have seen the 2 great-great grandchildren that are on the way. Madeline has left behind treasured memories with all of us. She will be ok with us shedding a few tears, but then she wants the smiles to return when we mention her name. I was very blessed to have been her daughter-in-law.
Linda Payton
07/24/2008
I am so thankful that in this vast world the Lord allowed our paths to cross. Larry she loved you deeply, she just wants you to be okay. I know you will miss her terribly. I have watched with the birth of each new grandchild an overwhelming love, joy and pride build in Madeline. Lisa, Lonnie and Luke she loved you more then you will ever know. There are so many special memories each of you can hold on to. She welcomed each one of your spouses Tom, Tina and Courtney and instantly they became her grandchildren too. When she thought she couldnt love any deeper along came the great-grandchildren. Tiffany, Brittany, Kelsee, Preston, Blayze, Jaxon and great--great grandchild Johnathon and with marriages additions were Tommy, Michelle and Derek. I know she would have loved to have seen the two new great-great grandchildren that are on the way, but that wasnt in Gods plans. The one regret she had was leaving you all behind, but her comment was she knows she will see you all again. Madeline has gotten her wishes; she has kissed the feet of Jesus and seen Bud whom she has missed terribly the last 14 years. I asked her to give Lance a kiss and she said, honey I will hold him until you get there. She was truly a role model as a mother, grandmother and friend. Her love for the Lord was so deep and you could see it when she talked about him or was listening to Bob and Carole sing or when she went with Ginger and me to the Gaither concerts. She loved praising him and in the end her faith never waivered when she was told she had cancer. It just made her love stronger and trust deeper in God. All she wants for each of you is to love the Lord, make the best decisions so you end up with a life that is the best God has to offer. I will miss her and loved her very much and very proud to have been her daughter-in-law.
Love
Linda
Linda
George and Mick Dylla
07/24/2008
Our decision has been made, Larry.
We would love to come but we decided that
Jim would have to be home and mending before
we could be gone a couple of days.
So glad we got to know your Mom better.
Good memories.
My email is: gddylla@wat.midco.net
Mick Dylla
Ginger Bell
07/23/2008
What an awesome lady Madeline was. She will be missed by many. This last Sunday we had a concert at the church with Cathi Faye. Madeline tried to be there for each concert that we had. Going to Thymes Remembered with us gals at Christmas time. This was one of Linda's Christmas gifts for her. She just loved you Larry so much and thought the world of her grandchildren. I considered her a true friend and one that I really enjoyed being around. I will really miss her presence at the family functions and church functions. What a true Christian lady she was. May God be with you and your family at this time of sorrow.
Dale Miller
07/23/2008
I was very sorry to hear of Madeline's passing, i did not know her real well but always admired her strong christian values and love for the lord, i use to watch her at things at church and you could just see the joy on her face for the things of the lord.
Linda Osborn
07/24/2008
Madeline will be missed. It was a joy to see her and visit with her at church events at UPICC. Her heart was filled with love and caring.