Chelsea Jo (Wade) Payton Obituary (1984 - 2023)

Chelsea Jo Payton, 39, of Cabot, formerly of Dover, passed away on Monday, August 21, 2023. She was born on August 7, 1984, in Springdale, Arkansas, to Michael Wade and Dianna Insco Wade. Chelsea spent her younger years growing up in Springdale. Her family later moved to Russellville and graduated Salutatorian of the Pottsville High School class of 2002 with a full scholarship to Arkansas Tech University where she pursued a degree in Criminal Justice. Chelsea married Terry Payton II and had two children. After sometime, she went forward single, working as a dispatcher with Metropolitan Emergency Management. Chelsea was preceded in death by her mother, Dianna Jo Wade, as well as her paternal grandparents, Alfred and Geraldine Wade. She is survived by her two beloved children, Kennedy Payton and Carter Payton, both residing in Dover; father, Michael Wade of Springdale; her sister, Casey Wade of Bartlett, TN. In addition, Chelsea is survived by her maternal grandparents, Ron and Evelyn Davis of Memphis, TN, along with two aunts, Jean Faulkner of Bartlett, TN and Natalie Buford of Dyersburg, TN. Her uncle, Ted Insco, Estes Park, Colorado. Chelsea leaves behind numerous extended family members and friends who will cherish her memory. We never know what life is going to bring. We just do what we have to do. Making a living and raising our children. A private committal service is scheduled to take place at the new Chapel of Lights at the J. Herman Humphrey Dignity Cremation Center, conducted by Humphrey Funeral Service. Those who wish to express condolences or leave messages for the family can do so through the internet obituary and online guest book available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.