Gloria Jean Griffin 74, born May 19,1947, was rested at peace on September 21, 2021. Gloria was born to Jerlean Jones and Coleman Dillard.

Gloria was a secretary at Bibleway Christian Academy School where her and her husband, Casey were very active in the church community.

Gloria loved to sing, dance, play cards and being around her family. She was a very humble sweet and loving family person. "If she had it, you had it"

Gloria was preceded in death by her son Robert Dillard, husband Casey Payne, her sister Evelyn Jones, brothers William Jones and Richard Marchbanks.

She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter; Jerlean, grandchildren; Ra'esha, Ra'shyra, Rayna, Rakel, Jariesha and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives and friends.