Bonna "DeAnna" Payne

Bonna “DeAnna” Payne of Fullerton, CA passed away peacefully at home on March 1,2025, surrounded by her family. She was 87 years old. De Anna was born in Atoka, OK on January 19,1938. She was the youngest of the five Smith girls. De Anna attended school in Atoka, OK. She played the snare drum in the Wampus Cat Marching Band. She graduated from Atoka High School, Class of 1954. After graduation, she moved to Oklahoma City, and lived in Virginia for many years and resided in Fullerton, CA for the last 45 years until her passing. In California, she would meet her beloved Russ Miller. They spent 30 years together. Both she and Russ loved the holidays. They spent several months creating and designing elaborate outdoor decorations at their home in Fullerton, CA. People came from near and far to see them. They created many fond memories for all. They did this for many years. Because of DeAnna’s creativity, she had an eye for fashion and home décor and could design a room or put an outfit together beautifully. Always a smile on her face, she loved everyone and would help anyone in need. Family and friends were her greatest joy. She attended Eastside Christian Church in Anaheim, CA for many years. She retired in 2000 as a nursing administrator for Anaheim Memorial Hospital in Anaheim, CA.

DeAnna is survived by her children: Michael Andrews, Julie Mosler, and Leslie Tait. Her grandchildren: Jenni, Emily, Jamie, and Sarah; great granddaughter, Ashlynn, and sister; Jannell Batchelor; along with nieces, nephews and many dear and loved friends.

DeAnna was preceded in death by her parents, Hosea and Collie Smith; sisters, Helen Gothman, Sue Lafferty, and Jotta Spindle; granddaughter, Kristin Wall; partner of 30 years, Russ Miller.

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DATE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Saturday, October 31st, 2026

PLACE OF SERVICES: Wards Chapel Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma

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INTERMENT: Wards Chapel Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma

CASKETBEARERS: Michael Andrews

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