Janelle was born October 24, 1945, in Cold Springs, OK to the late Thomas Wesley “Doc” and Helen Faye (Powell) Webber. She died Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, in Wynnewood, at the age of 79 years, 3 monthd and 7 days. Janelle and Dwight Payne were united in marriage on September 19, 1964, in Davis. To this union were born two daughters, Lesa and Deshawn.

Janelle grew up in Davis, graduating from Davis High School, Class of 1963. She, along with her mother Helen, owned and operated Webber’s Insurance / the Davis Tag agency, which began in 1951. In 1981, Janelle took over the insurance part of the business and operated it until she retired in 2006.

Janelle, being very much like her mother, was a “take charge” individual. She was one who never minced words. She said what she thought and went on. Janelle was always active throughout the community with civic functions, especially the Davis B&PW club; always helping to improve the Davis community.

As a devoted grandmother and great-grandmother, Janelle cherished the title of “Nanny Nell”.

She was always busy following her grands as they participated in school events and their extracurricular activities. In her free time, Janelle enjoyed watching murder mystery shows, traveling and occasionally trying her luck at area casinos.

Survivors include one daughter, Deshawn (Payne) Hasler and husband Joe of Nixa, MO; two granddaughters, Brittani Deshawn (Day) Martinez and husband Devin of Wynnewood and Maddison Janelle Payne and husband Carlos of Wichita, KS; four great-grandchildren, Parker, Maggie, Deagen, and Declan Dwight; brother, Santford Webber and wife Holly, of Davis; niece, Cindy (Webber) Hines and husband Tim; nephews, Wes Webber, Chad Williams and wife Samantha and Brandon Williams and wife Tiffany; as well as numerous great-nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Janelle was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight on April 25, 2009; her daughter, Lesa (Payne) Bradley on February 21, 1999; and her two sisters, Paula Sue (Webber) Williams and Gloria Jeanne Webber.

Online condolences may be offered at halesfuneralhomes.com. Services are “Entrusted To” HALE’S Funeral Home of Davis, OK.