Catherine B. Payne

Catherine McFarland Black Payne, 89, passed away on March 4, 2016. Catherine was born on December 5th, 1926, in Huntersville, NC, the daughter of the late C. Grier Black and Margaret Jane Stevenson Black. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, James; her sister, Martha Black Sigmon; and brother, Charles G. Black. After her education, Catherine worked in Washington, DC at the War Department Casualty Branch. After moving to Charlotte, NC, she began a long career in the banking industry, retiring from Bank of America in 1997. In 1960, she moved with her family to Clearwater from Charlotte, NC. Her hobbies included reading, needlework, and collecting American art pottery. Those left to cherish Catherine's memory are her daughters, Margaret Chambers and Betty S. Falana; a brother, John F. Black and wife Marie; granddaughter, Julie Fetherman; grandson, Jonathan Chambers; and great-grandchildren Emma, Rowan, and Jameson; sister-in-law, Bonnie Chumney. A visitation will be held from 2:00 to 3:00 pm at Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home on Thursday, Mar.10th. Funeral services will begin immediately following visitation at 3:00 pm. Sylvan Abbey Funeral Home 727-796-1992