02/19/2026
Betty Payne was born October 14, 1945, to Hoyt and Senna (Nix) Miller in Gerty, Oklahoma. She passed away Thursday, February 19, 2026, at her home in Hinton, Oklahoma, surrounded by her family, following a short battle with cancer. She was 80 years old. Betty graduated from Gerty High School, where she was a two-time All-State basketball player. She later attended East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma. Athletics remained an important part of her life, and she carried that competitive spirit and love of sports with her throughout the years. Betty worked for Hinton Public Schools for many years and later retired as the Transportation Director at Piedmont Public Schools. She was a proud supporter of the Oklahoma Sooners and an enthusiastic fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder. Softball, however, always held a special place in her heart. After retirement, Betty embraced her most treasured role — “Gram-Gram.” Her greatest joy was attending the sporting events and activities of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She faithfully supported them from the stands, celebrating every milestone and accomplishment.
She is survived by her daughter, Kim Blundell and husband Mike; nieces and nephews, Missy Seurer, Rhonda and Darwin Seurer, and Ronnie and April West; her brothers, Glen Miller, Ron Miller, and Larry Miller; sisters Earlene Howard, Phyllis Julian, Lynda Solder, and Sherry Snell; grandchildren Damon and Julie Chasteen, Andi and Woody Kennedy, Jade Dobbs, Jeromey Curran and Brandon and Kayle Paxton; great-grandchildren Kelby and Kendal Kennedy, Kira and Deck Chasteen, Jax and Jase Porter; special grandchildren Trent, Tamra, Douglas, Danyelle, Mary Liz, Valerie, Quinten, Sarah, Jacob, Dustin, Dylan, Dallas, Tucker, Tess, Bentley, Saylor, Jordan, and Evelyn; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hoyt and Senna Miller; her daughter, Brenda Dobbs Paxton; her grandson, Kelby Nick Seurer; her great grand daughter Emma Faith Porter, and her sisters, Wanda Lee Wright, Dean Hammer, and Katie West.
The family requested that those attending the service wear OU or Thunder. The family also would like to thank Russell Murray Hospice and their staff for all the wonderful care Betty received.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, February 23, 2026, at Faith Church in Hinton, Oklahoma, with Rev. Lance Compton officiating. Burial will follow in Hinton Cemetery.
Services entrusted to Turner Funeral Home, Hinton, OK, Condolences may be sent to the family at turnerfuneralhomes@gmail.com, turnerfh.net, or on Facebook at Turner & Son Funeral Homes and Crematory.