Obituaries

July 20, 1974 to March 2, 2020

WINAMAC – Denise L. Payne, 45, of Winamac, passed away Monday, March 2.

She was born July 20, 1974 in Knox. On Oct. 31, 2014, she married Rodney S. Payne in Plymouth. He survives.

She is also survived by:
Alyshia (Karl) Rebeck, Winamac, Daughter
Alexis Wireman, Hamlet, Daughter
Josh Wireman, Winamac, Son
Raelynn Payne, Plymouth, Step-Daughter
One beloved foster daughter
Madison “Maddy” Carter, Granddaughter
Ziya Wireman, Granddaughter
Zander Wireman, Grandson
One grandson on the way
Rev. Samuel and Debra Clemons Humphries, Carrollton, GA, Parents
Keith Dollahan, Knox, Biological Father
Carey (Mark) Acord, Mt. Zion, GA, Sister
Amanda (Brooks) Proctor, Carrollton, GA, Sister
7 Nieces and Nephews: Jacob, Samuel, Jordan, Uriah, Paris, Briylee, and Kynlee Cleary Clemons, Knox, Maternal Grandma
Rick and Rita Payne, Winamac, Dad-in-law and Mom-in-law
Rick (Heather) Payne, Gallatin, TN, Brother-in-law
Randy (Kim) Payne, Winamac, Brother-in-law
7 Nieces-in-law and Nephews-in-law: Sydney, Kane, Jacob, Kaleigh, Shae, Ebyn, and Jaydin
Monna Lou Luttrell, Winamac, Grandma-in-law

Preceded in death by:
JR Dollahan, Brother
 Emily McGee, Niece
Phyllis Dollahan, Paternal Grandmother
Dean Dollahan, Uncle

Mrs. Payne was fondly known to family and friends at “Nikki” or “One East Denise.” She was extremely active at New Beginnings Church in Winamac where she enjoyed teaching Sunday school. She dedicated her life to serving the Lord and others. She had a contagious smile and laugh that lit up the room. She never met a stranger and was full of kindness. She worked as a CNA at Pulaski Memorial Hospital and was a loving caregiver to her patients. She never sat down during a shift. She had a great sense of humor and loved a good practical joke (just ask her co-workers!). The most important part of her life was her family. She was a loving and devoted wife, mom, foster mom, and grandma. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.

Visitation will be from 2 to 8 p.m., Friday, March 6, at Frain Mortuary in Winamac. The funeral service will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 7, at New Beginnings Family Fellowship Church in Winamac with Rev. Brent Smith and Rev. Samuel Humphries officiating. Burial will be at Winamac Cemetery in Winamac.

Memorial donations may be made to New Beginnings Family Fellowship Church in Winamac.

Online tributes may be offered at www.frainmortaury.com.