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Donna Wade Payne, 71, of Hopkinsville, Passes Away
Longtime factory worker and pet rescue supporter is remembered by family and community.
Mar. 27, 2026 at 2:29am
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Donna Kay Wade Payne, a 71-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, passed away on March 25, 2026 at her home due to natural causes. Payne worked as a factory worker and retired from TGASK. She is survived by her son Brandon and several nieces and nephews. The family has chosen cremation with a Celebration of Life Service scheduled for March 31, 2026.
Why it matters
Donna Payne's passing marks the loss of a longtime member of the Hopkinsville community who dedicated her career to local industry and supported animal rescue efforts. Her life and legacy reflect the experiences of many working-class residents in the region.
The details
Donna Kay Wade Payne was born on February 19, 1955 in Hopkinsville to the late Don Wade and Marth Virginia Lawson Drury. She worked as a factory worker and retired from TGASK. Payne was preceded in death by her husband Donal Ray Payne in 2017, her brothers William Anthony Wade and Charles Allen Drury, and her stepfather Paul Drury.
- Donna Payne passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2026.
- A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM.
- Visitation will take place at the funeral home on March 31, 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
The players
Donna Kay Wade Payne
A 71-year-old resident of Hopkinsville, Kentucky who worked as a factory worker and retired from TGASK.
Brandon Payne
Donna Payne's son who survives her.
What’s next
The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Donna Payne's name to Max's Hope Pet Rescue, a local animal rescue organization she supported.
The takeaway
Donna Payne's life and passing reflect the experiences of many working-class residents in the Hopkinsville area who dedicated their careers to local industry and community service. Her legacy will be remembered through the family and friends she leaves behind.
