Helen Billings Collie Payne

Helen Billings Collie Payne, of Dry Fork, Va., passed away, on Sunday, January 27, 2019, at her residence. She was born in Independence, Va., to the late Tyra W. Billings and the late Ella Mae Sexton Billings. Helen was married to the late Landon Hamilton Payne. She was a member of Sharon Baptist Church and a long time member of West Main Baptist Church, a member of the Women's VFW Auxiliary, business owner and invested in residential real estate prior to retiring to the Payne Family Farm in 1997. Mrs. Payne is survived by a daughter, Kathie Collie Lovelace of Richmond, Va.; two sons. Richard D. Collie of Dry Fork, and Danny B. Collie of Buford, Ga.; six grandchildren, Justin D. Collie (Leigh), William B. Crumpton, John Patrick Lovelace (Cordelia), Jessica C. Testerman (Nathan), Ashley C. Fowler, and Rachel D. Collie; eight Beloved great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by a daughter, Mae Collie Crumpton; a son, William Ronnie Collie; six brothers, and three sisters. Helen was the last surviving member of her generation. A graveside service will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, January 30, 2019, at Highland Burial Park, in Danville, Va., with the Rev. Charlie Ryan officiating. The family will receive friends at the home Billy Crumpton, grandson, 349 Iris Lane, Danville, VA 24540. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the charity of ones choice. Norris Funeral Services, Inc. & Crematory, Mt. Hermon Chapel, 3995 Franklin Tpke., Danville, Va. is respectfully serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.