Patricia Ann Payne was born on October 14, 1952 and passed away on December 12, 2024 in her home. She was an amazing woman loved by many. To know her, was to love her. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her great-grandchildren, and getting to watch them play. She always put her family first with her selfless love. She was saved and a long-time member of Mountain View Baptist Church, which is also where she was married.

She is preceded in death by her father, Wilfred Barker; mother, Ola Barker; and brothers, Johnny Barker and Frankie Barker.

Patricia is survived by her beloved husband, Charles "Pud" Payne of McCaysville, GA; daughter, Karin Stiles of McCaysville, GA; grandson, Cody (Tamra) Payne of McCaysville, GA; great-grandchildren, Ellie and Ethan Payne both of McCaysville, GA; brothers, Scott (Angila) Barker of Copperhill, TN and Gene (Joyce) Barker of Copperhill, TN; uncle, Hubert (Ruby) Barker of Dallas, GA; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews.

Funeral services were held on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. from the Mountain View Baptist Church with Rev. David O'Neal officiating. Special music was provided by Rev. Kenny and Kim O'Neal. Interment followed in the Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Grayson Jones officiating. Pallbearers were: Keith Barker, Greg Barker, Hunter Queen, Jeremy Barker, Rev. Grayson Jones, and Jonathan Barker.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com

Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge, GA was in charge of these arrangements.