Della Carter Payne

“If there ever comes a day when we can't be together, keep me in your heart, I'll stay there forever.” A.A. Milne

Della Carter Payne of Walker, LA passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the age of 92. She is survived by son-in-law Joe Kelly Williams, daughter-in-law Grace Payne, sons Richard (Brenda) and Joseph (Vikki), and daughter Shirley (Paul) Parish; fourteen grandkids plus spouses; twenty-four great grandbabies. She is preceded in death by husband JW Payne, daughter Delta Williams, son Grover Payne, great granddaughter Hope Williams, parents Grover and Sarah Carter, brother Junior Carter, sisters Dollie Brown and Hattie Ussery.

She was the backbone of our family that kept the wheels turning. She will be remembered by her feisty nature and keeping us kids and grandkids in line. Always there to give a butterscotch, strawberry, or cinnamon hard candy in church. The family is immensely grateful for the love and faith she had in Jesus Christ.

Visitation will be held at Seale Funeral Home, Denham Springs, on Wednesday, September 30, from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will resume Thursday, October 1, from 9 a.m. until service at 12 p.m. Services will be officiated by Rev. Doyce Whitten and Rev. Max Landry. Burial will follow at Vicker's Cemetery, Walker. Please share your condolences at www.sealefuneral.com.

The family would like to thank the staff at Pinnacle Hospice for the care they provided.