April 17, 2020

Theresa Payne Williams of Picayune, Mississippi passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at the age of 79.

Theresa lived the past few years in Picayune, Mississippi. She was a big family-oriented person. Her number one thing in life was family. She enjoyed calligraphy, her monthly luncheons with her high school peers and attending the senior center in Picayune where she made several friends.

She is survived by her prior husband, Joseph C. Williams; son, Tommy Paul Williams (Sara); daughter, Jamie W. Lemoine (Jay); stepchildren, Cindy Bowman, Joey Williams, and David Williams; one sister, Royce Payne (R.E. “Gus” Payne); brother-in-law, Ronnie Lotz; grandchildren, Amy Delancey Moody, Gene Joseph LaFontaione, Caitlin Brickel, Benjamin Williams, Isabella Williams, Juilette Williams, Katie, Matthew, Brittany, Paige and David ; nine great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Roy Lawrence Payne and Effie Theresa Payne; one brother, Charles Payne; one sister, Nancy Lotz.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are under the direction of Picayune Funeral Home. Please visit our website, www.picayunefuneral.com for the obituary where you may leave an online condolence or share photos and memories.