Claudia Lawrence Payne

November 13, 1960 - March 18, 2021

Claudia Elaine Lawrence-Payne blessed her parents Altamont T. Lawrence & Gwendolyn L. Bailey on a beautiful Sunday Afternoon the 13th of November, 1960 in sunny St. Andrews, Jamaica. In 1970, at the age of 10 she and her brothers migrated to New Haven, CT where she was educated in the New Haven Public School System; graduating from Wilbur Cross High, Wilfred Beauty Academy for Cosmology, and Gateway Community Technical as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Claudia dedicated her life to service, caring and helping others. She had developed a career as a nurturing caregiver thus giving her a great extended family, in addition to her natural family. Claudia has always been an active and loving person, consistently making herself available and lending a helping hand. Claudia had an infectious personality, whenever you see her she always had a smile, she remained god-fearing person, beautiful inside and out. Claudia leaves to cherish her memory and legacy her mother Gwendolyn Bailey, her two beautiful children Brydell & La’Tamara Bailey as well eight amazing grandchildren Tyzae’ and Tyrese Coardes; Tanqwasha, Jaden, Bryahna, Ivy, Gianni, and Brisyn Bailey; and two special great-grandchildren Ty’Mire Coardes and Navalia Franklin, three stepdaughters Yolanda Allen, Iesha Eaddy, and Donnesha Gause. In addition, her two loving brothers Michael (Constance) Lawrence of Warner Robins, GA and Patrick (Jenette) Lawrence of Bloomfield, CT; god-daughter Angie Council; close friend Mr. Bonnie Mills and a host of nieces and nephews. Claudia was predeceased by her father Altamont T. Lawrence.