Margaret Ann Payne

August 4, 1945 - January 29, 2024 - Margaret was the daughter of Leonard E. Wefel and Lorraine Janeway. She was born at Holladay Park Hospital on August 4, 1945. She graduated from Rose City Park Grade School and Madison High School.

Margaret married Stan Payne and they settled in Portland and had two children. She worked for thirty years in downtown Portland dental offices brightening patient’s days with her beautiful smile and interest in their wellbeing.

Margaret loved living in Lake Oswego with many paths and walking areas with friends, acquaintances and her dogs. She enjoyed working in her yard and talking with neighbors. She was a special part of the neighborhood, and her sudden passing has been difficult for her friends and neighbors to understand.

Margaret was loved by many people who met her because she was so kind, inflectionally cheerful, funny and thoughtful. She was always more interested in everyone else and was truly one of a kind.

Margaret was preceded in death by her two beloved children Jeffrey Payne and Jenna Folden. She is survived by her husband; four grandchildren, twins Billy and Mia Payne, Cooper Folden, Jack Folden (Sydney) and her daughter in- law Marilu Payne. Margaret was in constant contact with Billy, Mia and Marilu talking with them throughout the day to guide and encourage them. Margaret was especially close to Mia and spent many hours on Facetime talking with her, helping her with reading skills, giving advice, and developing good study habits. She was proud of Billy and Mia being honor students at their Middle School. She was a joy and inspiration to her entire family, and we are all grieving over the loss of our wonderful and beloved Nana. We will forever miss her smile and laughter.

A memorial will be held for Margaret on July 20, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the River View Funeral home Chapel.