Tonya Payne

Gaffney, SC - - Tonya Medley Payne, 73, of 150 Greenbriar Drive, went home to be with Lord on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Upstate Community Hospice House.

Born in Gaffney, she was the wife of the late Ernie Payne and the daughter of the late Dolphus Medley and Dora West Medley. She was a graduate of Gaffney High School and attended USC Upstate, enjoyed painting and reading. She loved all children, who affectionally called her "Nanna" and she loved the Lord and loved to read His word. Mrs. Payne was a retired Finance Manager and was a member of Central Baptist Church.

Surviving is a son, Joshua Moore (Joyce) of Gaffney; a daughter, Nicole Millwood (Eric) of Gaffney; nine grandchildren, Brandon Mullinax, Tyler Ramsey, Zach Millwood (Madison), Daniel Moore, Brett Moore, Tanner Moore (Winter), Landon Moore (Jerica), Madison Moore and Cassidy McSwain (Dylan); twenty great-grandchildren; five siblings; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family would like to extend a special thank you to her brother, Carlton Medley (Tambra) of Chapin for their exceptional care and support.

The family will receive friends from 3:00PM until 4:00PM on Sunday, March 15, 2026 at Blakely Funeral Home. Memorial services will immediately follow at 4:00PM in the Blakely Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Alan Peeler officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC