- Date Of Birth: December 17, 1917
- Date Of Death: June 4, 2015
- State: Georgia
Malvia Mae Smith was born December 17, 1917, to William and Eva Payne, in Pigeon Creek, Alabama. Malvia was most affectionately known as “Skeet” or “Grand”.
Malvia was a warm and loving; wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother.
Malvia was the second born of seven children. Malvia is survived by her son, Robert Payne; his children, Michelle Payne, Todd Payne and Jason Payne; great-granddaughter, Brielle Orlina. Malvia is also survived by her grandson, Robert Gadson; his children, Shona Gadson, Robert Gadson Jr. and David Gadson. Malvia also leaves behind three surviving siblings: Kathleen Henry, Betty Young and Harry Payne. She also is survived by a host of nieces, nephews and cousins, too many to name.
