Rhonda Faye Payne

Ms. Rhonda Faye Payne, age 55, of Lithia Springs, Georgia passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2016. She was born October 20, 1960 in Atlanta, Georgia. Rhonda was a loving caregiver to her aging mother and loved spending girls’ day out together getting their hair done. She was an avid reader, loving to read everything. An animal lover, she loved to rescue animals, especially dogs. She enjoyed shopping and spending time with her family.

Ms. Payne was preceded in death by her father, Paul Duckett; and her maternal grandparents, Ralph and Mary Rogers.

She is survived by her daughter, Whitney (Will) Pirkle; mother, Norma Duckett; brother, Aaron E. (Debra R.) Smith; three nephews, as well as aunts, uncles and cousins.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Monday, August 29, 2016 from 4:00 PM until 5:30 PM. A memorial service will follow at 5:30 PM in the Rosehaven Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Rhonda to the Journey To Tomorrow Fund, First Baptist Church of Lithia Springs, 3566 Veterans Memorial Highway, Lithia Springs, GA 30122, www.fbcls.org

Those who wish to express condolences or share a special memory may do so online at www.whitleygarner.com