Sandra C. Payne

SANDRA CARTER PAYNE, was born August 9, 1948 to the late Eugene and Bernice Carter. She departed this life January 24, 2019 in Baltimore, Maryland. Sandra was the youngest of ten children. Sandra gave her life to Christ at any early age. She was baptized by her father the late Reverend Eugene Carter, Pastor of Good Shepherd Baptist Church. She was an active member of Church School, and the Youth Department. Later in her life, she joined the Concord Baptist Church. Sandra had a strong faith. Even when she wasn't feeling her best, she never complained. Her trust in God was unwavering and she always complained. Her trust in God was unwavering and she always made sure she expressed that during visits and phone calls with many family members and friends. Sandra was educated in the Baltimore City School System, graduating from Forest Park High School in June of 1966. She was employed briefly by Social Security Administration. Sandra began working for Kings Transportation as a driver, retiring after 19 years of service. On March 8, 1985 Sandra married Pastor Gregory Payne. This marriage blossomed for 33 years. Sandra had many hobbies. Those hobbies included sewing, cooking, and reading just to name a few. As a young girl she would often make clothes from extra material left over by her mother, who sewed for the girls in the family. She loved to cook her favorite dish corn beef and cabbage. Often around the holidays should be make batches of tasty sugar cookies to give to family and friends. An avid reader, Sandra enjoyed going to Enoch Pratt Free Library for the latest novels, exchanging the books her sister Joan. She is preceded in death by her siblings; Gloria Williams, Charlene Hudson, Linda Jackson, and Ronald Carter. Sandra leaves to cherish her memory; her devoted husband, Pastor Gregory Payne, sons Kevin Carter, Gregory Payne Jr., two grandsons Dashon Carter, and Kevin Carter Jr. mother-in-law, Mrs. Yvonne L. Payne two brothers Vernon Carter, Bernard Carter (Gail), three sisters, Joan Carter, Gwendolyn Jackson, and Reverend Patricia Foster, devoted friends Gail Carter, Dorothea Conaway, and Sandra Harrington; and a host of many nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

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Sandra C. Payne

August 9, 1948 - January 24, 2019