Dorothy Tuck Payne

Dorothy Tuck Payne, 85 of Bedford, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Berkshire Health & Rehab. Center.  She was born on Wednesday, January 3, 1940, a daughter of the late Lathan Tuck and Etta Patterson Tuck.  She was also preceded in death by her brothers, Richard & Howard Tuck.

She was retired from Rubatex Corporation and was a member of Faith Fellowship Assembly of God.

She is survived by her husband, Wallace L. Payne; her son, Kevin L. Payne; her grandson, Joshua Payne as well as 4 great grandchildren.  

The family will receive friends beginning at 12 noon on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford, and a funeral service will follow at 1 PM in the chapel with Pastor Jim Booth officiating.  Interment will follow in Radford Baptist Church Cemetery.  

Arrangements are being handled by Updike Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Bedford.