PAYNE, Sonja A. (nee Firth). Loving mother of Kelly Payne and Troy (Wendy) Payne. Devoted grandmother of Tristan and Quinlan Payne. Passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 77 years of age. Sonja had been the Director of the Development Office at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. Visitation MEYER FUNERAL HOME, 5864 Bridgetown Road on Friday, December 12, 2014 from 6:00-8:00PM. Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at St. Teresa of Avila Church, 1175 Overlook Avenue at 10:30AM. Memorials may be made to Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, PO Box 5202, Cincinnati, OH 45201-5202