Debby is a born and raised Nashvillian. She has two adult children, Evan and Lynlea. Lynlea was born with Down Syndrome and is employed in an office and involved with Special Olympics. Evan works as a baker at Panera Bread. The Paynes have three cats, Buffy and Spike who are beautiful Russian Blues, and Vandy who is a yellow tabby. Debby's been attending Hermitage United Methodist for over 30 years and has worked as a receptionist for 14 years. Her favorite past time is reading mysteries and thrillers.