Mrs. Louise Payne Smith, 91, originally from Decatur, Ala., passed away at her home in Florence, Ala., on Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2012. Mrs. Smith was born in Hartselle, Ala., on Sept. 6, 1920, and was a member of Central Baptist Church, Decatur.Survivors include her son, Thomas Russell (Gayle) Smith, of Auburn; her daughter, Sylvia Payne Tucker and Don Ray Tucker, of Florence; six grandchildren: Marisha (Roby) Robinson, Eron Russell (Mary) Smith, Renee (Jason) Moore, Sharon Tucker, Christi (Ronnie) Gilchrist, and Leisa (Jason) English, and nine great-grandchildren: Micaela Tucker, Caeley and Laney Moore, Joe, Ruby, and Leeona Gilchrist, Ella and Luke Robinson, Zoe Smith; her brother, John Howard Payne, of Decatur; her sister-in-law, Beuna Swallows, of Florence; and her brother-in-law, Tharol Smith, of Mount Hope.She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, the late Russell T. Smith, and her parents, the late Lillie Mae Payne and John Wesley Payne, of Hartselle.The funeral service will be held at Roselawn Funeral Home in Decatur at 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25, 2012. Burial will be at Decatur City Cemetery.Mrs. Smith never had a career outside the home, although with her organizational skills, discipline, and strong work ethic, she could have. Her chosen and God-centered task was to express love, encouragement, support and devotion to her husband, children, and extended family. Her legacy is being fulfilled in the life of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. It is a legacy of love and devotion that will last forever. The family will receive friends at Roselawn Funeral Home, Saturday 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Roselawn Funeral Home is directing. The family wishes to express appreciation to the staff of Columbia Cottage in Florence, Ala., and to the staff of Amedisys Hospice for their wonderful care of our family during this time.