Mrs. Hazel Payne Smith, age 99, of Morganton, GA, passed away on March 23, 2021 in the Canton Nursing Center in Canton, GA. She was born on May 17, 1921 in Hurst, GA to the late Norvie Grayson and Laura Frances Rector Payne. Mrs. Smith was a long time and faithful member of Hemptown Baptist Church for approximately 81 years, where she also served as the Pianist for over 50 years. She was a retired Teachers Aide from the Fannin County School System. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Raymond Daniel Smith. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Billy Raymond Smith, Daniel Grayson Smith and Diane, and Ronald Leroy Smith and Jean; brother, J.W. Payne; grandchildren, Mickey, Mark, Dana, Shelley, Stephen, Jason and Adam; great grandchildren, Emily, Megan, Celeste, Christina, Brayden, Dylan, Conner, Eden, Jagger and Hadley; great great grandchildren, Harper Ann and J.J. Shoupe; and several nieces, nephews and host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, March 26, 2021 from the Akins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Howard Galloway and Rev. Gerald Mathis officiating. Music was provided by Marilyn Thomas, Sheila and Terry Tibbitts, Lita Gowder, Bryan Huffman and Larry Freeman. Serving as pallbearers were Mickey Smith, Mark Smith, Jason Smith, Brayden Pope, Buddy Legg, Marty Payne and Danny Davenport. Interment followed in the Hemptown Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. David Whitener officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to the Hemptown Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Damon Davenport at 10623 Old Hwy. 76 Morganton, GA 30560. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge, GA was in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Akins Funeral Home - Blue Ridge Thursday, March 25, 2021 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, Georgia 30513 Directions Funeral Service Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge Chapel Friday, March 26, 2021 2:00 PM 7871 Blue Ridge DriveBlue Ridge, GA 30513 Directions