Mrs. Fara Payne Zaleski, 66, of Montgomery, Alabama, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday night, April 6, 2017. A lifelong resident of Montgomery, she was a devoted mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend. As a member of Eastern Hills Baptist Church, she faithfully served as a Sunday school teacher, church librarian, and singer in the choir. Until retiring, she worked for over 20 years at the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. In addition to her time at church, she loved spending time with her family and friends, bird watching, stargazing, listening to the Beatles, and watching Star Trek.
She is preceded in death by her husband Kenneth Eugene Zaleski, her parents Vernon Phillip and Marietta Hamilton Payne, and two brothers, Richard Phillip Payne and Michael Hamilton Payne. She is survived by her son Justin Taylor (Tosh) Zaleski, daughter Morgan Tay (Jeff) Hilliard, brother Christopher Mark Payne, and grandchildren Kloe, Jaiden, Jania, Adelyn, Lillian, and Brody.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 pm on Monday, April 10, 2017 at White Chapel. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at Eastern Hills Baptist Church at 11:00 am, followed by a brief graveside service at Greenwood Cemetery with Rev. Rick Marshall officiating. In lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Eastern Hills Baptist Church Music Ministry, 3604 Pleasant Ridge Road, Montgomery, AL 36109.
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