Brenda Kay Payne's Obituary
Brenda Kay Payne (nee Wildermuth), age 71, of Dallas, TX passed away on February 16, 2025, at Medical City Hospital, Dallas, TX.
Brenda was born on December 28, 1953, in Du Quoin, IL a daughter to Louis E. and Mildred (Loos) Wildermuth. Brenda married Edward Payne on July 18, 1981, in Pinckneyville, IL, they subsequently divorced and remained good friends throughout Brenda's life. Graduating from the University of Mississippi, Brenda received a master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology. Brenda worked for the Dallas Public School system as a speech pathologist, until she retired. Brenda's passion was helping children with their speech learning disability. Brenda had many fond childhood memories of being raised on a farm. As such, Brenda loved nature and cared for many different plants. She was also a cat lover and cared for many cats throughout her life. Brenda leaves behind many good friends in Dallas.
Survivors include her brother Randy Wildermuth (Laura); sister Lois Wildermuth; sister-in-law Joyce Wildermuth; brother-in-law Klif Kline; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents Louis E. and Mildred Wildermuth; two brothers, Louis J. Wildermuth and Danny Wildermuth; and sister, Marjorie Kline.
Private graveside services will be held at a future date.
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