Johnson - Payne, Beverly, of St. Charles, Missouri, died on Monday, May 16, 2011 at the age of 62. Dearest wife of Calvin L. Payne; dear daughter of Phyllis Mercedes Johnson and the late James P. Johnson; cherished mother of Patricia M. (Alan) Closson and step-mother of Kevin D. (Leslie) Payne, Sr.; beloved Nana of Jaden Patrick Closson, Camdyn Alexa Closson, Kiersten Danielle Payne and Kevin D. Payne, Jr.; dear daughter-in-law of Beatrice S. Payne. Beverly was a beloved sister-in-law, niece, aunt, cousin, and friend to many. She was a beloved and devoted daughter, wife, mother and Nana. She is preceded in death by her sister, Patricia L. Johnson and her beloved dog, Asti. Beverly was employed as a Funeral Director Associate with Baue Funeral Home for 11 years. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church, St. Charles, MO. Prior to working at Baue Funeral Home, Beverly worked for Prudential Insurance Company in St. Charles, MO for 20 years. Memorials may be made to Parkinson's Disease Foundation or Make-A-Wish Foundation.