Doris Elaine (Ballow) Payton, 76, of Springfield, passed away on Tuesday July 18, 2023 in the company of her family.

Doris was born in Springfield on November 24, 1946 and is the daughter of Henry James and Dorothy Bernice (Follis) Ballow.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Freddy, Ronnie, and Kenny; as well as a nephew, Mark.

Doris is survived by her daughters, Debby (husband, Mike) White and Tara (husband, Scott) Halberstadt; two grandchildren, Aaron Goforth (wife, Kailey) and Ashley Goforth; two great grandchildren, Connor Kirk and Karley Goforth; niece, Kenzie Ballow; niece, Cheryl Neece; nephew, Michael Ballow; nephew, Craig Ballow; great niece and nephew, Haley and Evan Ballow; godchildren, Taylor and Brendon West; great goddaughter, Jax; and numerous other relatives and friends.

Nothing was more important to Doris than family. She included everyone close to her heart in her nightly prayers. Doris was the absolute best, Mother, Grandmother, and Aunt.

"We love and miss you already" – The Ballow and Payton Family.

Cremation services are being accorded and a Celebration of Life Picnic will be announced at a later date.

When Tomorrow Starts Without Me

When tomorrow starts without me And I'm not here to see If the sun should rise and find your eyes Are filled with tears for me

I wish so much you wouldn't cry The way you did today While thinking of the many things We didn't get to say

I know how much you love me As much as I love you And each time you think of me I know you'll miss me too

But when tomorrow starts without me Please try to understand That an angel came and called my name And took me by the hand

So when tomorrow starts without me Don't think we're far apart For every time you think of me I'm right here in your heart