Friends, family celebrate centenarian Betty Payton

  • Any birthday is special, however, the 100th anniversary of one’s birth is deemed extraordinary, calling for a special celebration. Betty Payton’s daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Davis Ricks, did the honors, hosting an extravaganza Sunday, Sept. 28 at Childress Methodist Church.
    Any birthday is special, however, the 100th anniversary of one’s birth is deemed extraordinary, calling for a special celebration. Betty Payton’s daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Davis Ricks, did the honors, hosting an extravaganza Sunday, Sept. 28 at Childress Methodist Church.

    CHILDRESS — Although every birthday is an occasion to be celebrated, the 100th anniversary of a person’s birth is truly extraordinary, with a call for something special. 

    Betty Payton, of Childress, having reached this milestone, was honored with a birthday party extraordinaire Sunday, Sept. 28 in the Fellowship Hall of Childress Methodist Church. Joining the celebration were Payton’s succeedi…