Anna Frances Payne Anna Frances Payne, died August 14, 2013 after a brief illness. She was born June 27, 1927 , to Earl J. Payne and Nellie Frances Sweeney Payne. She was a graduate of Waverly High School, 1945, and a graduate of Nazareth College (Rochester, NY), class of 1949. Shortly after college, Ms. Payne returned to her beloved hometown of Waverly. She worked as a chemist with the Westinghouse Corporation in Horseheads, NY and retired after thirty five years of service. She was a lifelong parishioner of St James Church, Waverly, NY. Anna Frances was predeceased by her parents, Earl and Nellie, in addition to her siblings, Genevieve, Earl, Jr., and Robert Payne. She is survived by her niece, Juliana (Garth) Payne Wootten, and their children, Margaret and Carolyn, her niece Jennifer (Patrick Johnson) Payne and their children, Katherine and Liam.  She is also survived by her devoted cousin John G. Dugan of Athens, PA.. Her favorite pastimes included playing cards, golfing, and spending time with close friends and family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend William Moorby, Saturday August 17th at 10:00 a.m. at Blessed Trinity Parish St James Church in Waverly NY. Internment will follow at Saint James Cemetery. Per Ms. Payne's request there will be no viewing hours. Those wishing may direct memorial donations in Anna Frances' name to either Catholic Charities of Southern Tier Office 231 Main Street, Owego NY 13827 or The Waverly Free Library. Arrangements are with the Luckner Funeral Home 449 Park Avenue, Waverly NY. Please visit TheLucknerFuneralHome.Com to offer your condolences.