>From the Prescott Daily Courier, Prescott, AZ Obituaries for Sunday, January 14, 2007 Ellen Melissa Payne Ellen Melissa Payne a resident of Prescott since 1947 died Monday, January 8, 2007, at Samaritan Village, Prescott, Arizona. Ellen was born October 22, 1910, in Elyria, Ohio, to Bert and Anna Pendfound Cox. She graduated from Elyria High School. While living in Elyria, Ellen was active in the United Presbyterian Church and President of the Parent Teachers Association for several years. Ellen and her family moved to Prescott in 1947. Her sons, Robert and Eugene Palm, precede her in death. Eugene in 1955 and Robert in 2001. Ellen married Morris Wing Payne February 27, 1958. Morris owned Granite Dells Recreation Resort and for many years. Ellen worked with Morris operating this popular recreation area in Granite Dells. Morris died October 3, 1978. Ellen was active in the First Congregational Church, Prescott, for many years serving onmany boards and committees, Country Store, and Women's Fellowship. She has been a member of Mother's Club since 1967. Ellen is survived by her stepson, Sherman Payne; daughter-in-law, Charline; granddaughters, Beth and Janet; grandsons, Roger and Mark; and many friends. A memorial service for Ellen will be at First Congregational Church, Prescott on Wednesday, January 17, 2007, at 11 a.m. Ellen wished for memorials to be made to theChristian Education Board at First Congregational Church. Hampton Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.