Manuela S. Payne

Manuela S. Payne, age 65, passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, January 30th, 2023. She was a loving mother, Oma (grandmother), and friend. She is survived by her two children, Joel Payne and Nicole Payne, and her beloved grandchildren, Brianna, Jiselle, Julian, and Xyliana. She was born in Germany and later moved and built a life in Houston, Texas in 1995. Manuela worked for CVS for over 20 years and made many long lasting friendships while being there. In her spare time you could find her working on her house or finding a new hobby of the month. She loved her dogs and had the tendency of rescuing them whenever she had the chance.

A life so beautifully lived deserves to be beautifully remembered.

Manuela’s Visitation will be Saturday, February 11th, 2:00-6:00 pm at The Leal Funeral Home

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