Lorna Elaine Payne, 94, of Mount Pleasant died unexpectedly Sunday, September 7, 2025, at the Henry County Health Center.
Lorna was born July 22, 1931, the daughter of Wilmer and Lura (Payne) Nelson. On July 24, 1950, Lorna was united in marriage to Birdsell Allen Payne in Red Lodge, Montana. They made their home in the Mount Pleasant community where she worked for Sheaffer Pen, Emerson Electric and cleaned the bowling alley. Lorna was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and enjoyed talking with people and sharing her faith. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, flowers, bird watching and loved the color purple. Lorna loved spending time with family and friends.
Lorna is survived by her son Terry (Cheryl) Payne; three grandchildren, Jenine Payne, Erik (Andrea) Payne, Aaron Payne all of Mount Pleasant; and a brother Wayne Nelson of St. George, Utah. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, son Randy, and four siblings, Eileen Stark, Dorrel Nelson, Norma Barnes and Alan Nelson.
A private family graveside service will be held in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Celebration of Life will be held at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, September 27, 2025, at the Jehovah’s Witness Kingdom Hall, 6760 Hunt Rd, Burlington. The family will be present to greet friends prior to the service beginning at 2:00. The Olson-Powell Chapel and Crematory is caring for Lorna and her family. www.powellfuneralhomes.com
