Hilah Leah Sauls

Hilah Leah Sauls, 80 of Ripley passed away April 25, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on December 22, 1934 in Walton, a daughter of the late Carmel and Gatha Lowe Payne. She was a cook in the Jackson County School system and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary at Jackson General Hospital. She was also a member at the Grace Gospel Baptist Church. She is survived by daughters Sally Lou (David) Francis, Rhonda Leah Sauls, Kathy Carol (Mark) Riddle, and Anna Marlene Sauls. Brothers Dayton "Ham" (Sue) Payne, Charles Robert (Kathryn) Payne, Gary (Martha) Payne, and Jerry Payne. Sisters Nancy Carol (Byron) Ingram, Evelyn (Bill) Carson, Joyce (Larry) Arbogast, and Deborah Sherwood. Grandchildren Joshua Fields, Matthew Francis, Christopher Starcher, Tony Riddle, Meghan Francis, Brooks Balser, Corey Sauls, and Madison Riddle. She is also survived by 8 great grandchildren. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Franklin Delano Sauls. She was also preceded in death by sister Mary Cummings and brother William "Billy Mac" Payne Funeral service will be 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at the Waybright Funeral Home, Ripley with Pastors Larry Arbogast and Jason Sparks officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 5 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family request donations are made in Hilah's memory to Hospice. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Amedysis and Hubbard Hospice for their care during Hilah's illness. Memories and condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.waybrightfuneralhome.com Service: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 7:00 p.m. Waybright Funeral Home Visitation: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 5:00 p.m.- 7:00 p.m. Waybright Funeral Home