Lisa Rhee Payne, age 58, of Dahlonega, GA, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2016 at Pruitt of Toccoa Nursing Home following an extended illness.

Lisa is preceded in death by her parents, Harold Nickelson and Mary Williams Nickelson.

Lisa is survived by her brother, John Nickelson, Dahlonega, GA and sister, Nancy Gene Smith, Dahlonega, GA.

There will be a Celebration of Life for Lisa at the Christian Community Church of Lumpkin County at 12:30 PM on Friday, January 22, 2016.

Rev. Phillip Partin will officiate.

Online condolences may be made at www.banisterfuneralhome.net .

Banister Funeral Home of Dahlonega, GA is in charge of the arrangements.