Mrs. Marian Hill Payne, 82, of Hartwell, passed away Friday, February 19, 2021 at her home.

Born on August 18, 1938 in Hart County, GA, she was the daughter of the late Walter Lee Hill and Beatrice Bailey Hill.Mrs. Payne formerly worked at Dunlop Sports and was a retired CNA for Heritage Inn (Hartwell Healthcare). She was a member of the Cross Roads Baptist Church where she was a former choir member, and was the Pre-school II teacher for over 30 years.

Survivors include two brothers: William Hill and Marvin Hill (Martha Jean) both of Hartwell; a sister: Faye Gray Page (Will) of Carnesville; a sister-in-law: Ruth Hill of Hartwell and several nieces & nephews, who she cared for like her own children.Mrs. Payne was preceded in death by her parents; husband: Leo H Payne; five brothers: Larry Hill, Ray Hill, Ank Hill, Berry Hill and Howard Hill and a sister-in-law: Bonnie M. Hill.

The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell.Other times the family will be at the home of William Hill, 4071 Reed Creek Hwy, Hartwell, GA.

Funeral services for Mrs. Marian Payne will be held Sunday, February 21, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Rev. Edgar Boles and Rev. Sean Payne officiating.Burial will be in the Cross Roads Baptist Church Cemetery.

Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to the Cross Roads Baptist Church, 3636 Lavonia Hwy, Hartwell, GA 30643.

The Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.