Allison Mae Payne

Allison Payne, 32, of Old Fort, Tennessee, passed away on February 26, 2026. Born on February 14, 1994, Allison lived a life marked by love, devotion, and a heart for others.

Allison was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Kyle Payne, and a proud and loving mother to her precious children, Adalee Payne and S.J. Payne. Her family was the center of her world, and she poured her heart into creating a home filled with warmth, laughter, and faith.

She had a deep love for her church and was actively involved in church activities, where she found joy in fellowship and service. Allison enjoyed arts and crafts, riding in the mountains, cooking meals for those she loved, and spending cherished time with friends and family. Her kindness, creativity, and gentle spirit touched everyone who knew her.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Johnny H. Collins; her grandmother, Sue Ann Griffin Brown; and her grandfather, Kenneth Griffin.

Left to cherish her memory are her husband, Kyle Payne; her daughter, Adalee Payne; her son, S.J. Payne; her parents, Cheryl and Shane Collins; her grandmother, Brenda Collins; her brother, Tyler (Haley) Collins; her uncles, Mike Nunley and Jeff Collins; her aunts, Terri Nunley and Gina Collins; her father-in-law, Jamie Norris; her mother-in-law, Brenda Norris; her cousins, Ceatta Shaw and Rose Spurgeons; and her special friends, Nancy Clark, Beverly Goodwin, Stephanie Abercrombie, and Linda Underwood. She also leaves behind many extended family members and friends who will forever hold her memory close to their hearts.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., with the funeral service to follow at 7:00 p.m., officiated by Pastor Merrick Zachary and Brother Guinn Green at Companion Funeral Home - Cleveland Chapel. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at Fort Hill Cemetery.

Companion Funeral Home is honored to assist the family with these arrangements.

Allison's life, though far too short, was a beautiful testament to love, faith, and devotion. She will be deeply missed and forever remembered.