Award Year
2012

McDonough County could not be happier to honor Wilma Payne as their Hall of Fame recipient. Wilma has been a longtime supporter in McDonough County.  Her career in 4-H started in 1954.  She was a 4-H member who took clothing as a project and served as a treasurer in her club.  In 1978 she became a 4-H leader of the Eldorado Happy Kids.  She continues to share her love for sewing by encouraging young people to learn.  Wilma has served as McDonough County’s 4-H Clothing and Textiles superintendent for over 30 years.