Ella Jane "Goobe" Payne Rayburn, 91, of Etowah, TN, entered the presence of her Savior on Friday, September 11, 2020, at Dominion Senior Living in Athens.

Preceded in death by parents C.R. Payne, Sr., and Eunice Culpepper Payne; husband of 55 years James M. Rayburn; and siblings C.R. "Dimp" Payne, Jr., Paul L. "Mott" Payne, John Dan "Wimp" Payne, and Joyce Payne.

"Goobe" was a faithful member of North Etowah Baptist Church, serving in many areas over the years including pianist, organist, and as a member of the choir. She loved her family and friends and was perhaps most well known for the wonderful large meals she prepared. Many occasions were celebrated and memories made around her dining room table.

Survivors include sons and daughters-in-law David and Susan Rayburn of Etowah and Tim and Susan Rayburn of Marion, NC; grandsons and spouses Chad and Louisa Rayburn, Jonathan and Hailey Rayburn, and Michael and Lauren Rayburn; great-grandchildren Elijah, Fisher, and Miller Rayburn; sister Delores "Pink" Lillard; special cousin Lois Miller; many beloved nieces and nephews; and very special friends Dennis and Linda Bordwine.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, September 14, 2020 at Green Hill Cemetery with Rev. Jonathan Rayburn and lay speaker Dennis Bordwine officiating. No formal visitation will be held.

Chad Rayburn, Jonathan Rayburn, Michael Rayburn, Josh Godfrey, Scott Cole, and Matthew Morgan will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Fisher Rayburn, Elijah Rayburn, Miller Rayburn, Josh Brown and the Deacons and members of North Etowah Baptist Church.

The family would like to thank Makayla Perian, Dominion Senior Living, Encompass Health, and Caris Healthcare for their kindness, love, compassion, and care.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to North Etowah Baptist Church Building Fund, 231 Pennsylvania Avenue, Etowah, TN 37331, The Gideons International, or the Southeast Tennessee Alzheimer's Association, 7625 Hamilton Park Dr., Suite 6, Chattanooga, TN, 37421.

Bordwine Funeral Home of Etowah is in charge of arrangements.  If you were unable to attend, you may sign the guest registry at www.bordwinefuneralhome.com .