Funeral service for Contessa Payne, 63, of Opelika, AL, will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 7, 2025, at Harris Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Evergreen Cemetery, 1409 Monroe Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801, Chairman Richard LaGrand will officiate.
Mrs. Payne, who passed away Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at the East Alabama Medical Center in Opelika, Alabama, was born July 21, 1961 in Lee County, Alabama.
Public viewing will be Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
She is survived by: her husband, Carl H. Payne; children, Carnessa Rochelle, Nidra (Brian) Block, Brandon Stinson and Carl L. Payne; six grandchildren, Brantaja Stinson, Keyshawn Bulger, Chloe Rochelle, Contwez Bulger, Tristen Rae Rochelle and Ka’Maree Payne; eight sisters: Rachel Sistrunk, Ashley Calloway, Eddie Jean (Carl) Webb, Emma Jean Traylor, Lorene (Carlton) Jones, Barbara Williams, Melisha Jordan and Constance Stinson; four brothers: John Alfred Harper, William (Annette) Harper, Ronald L. Jordan and Larry Thomas; a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Send flowers to the service of Contessa Audrey “Tessie” Stinson Payne
My sincere sympathy to the Stinson & Payne family in the homegoing of precious Contessa. I will forever hold dear the wonderful memories we shared as band parents at OHS. Her beautiful spirit lit up the room always. Then I renewed friendship when family members were in nursing home care & her compassionate caring heart ministered to them. What a dear servant of God what radiated LOVE. I am honored to have known you as friend & sister in Christ.
Our Condolences to the Payne Family. Reggie and Priscilla Strickland
Sending my condolences to the family, Praying for the you all!!
My condolences to the family. Tessa will be missed and remembered by her beautiful smile.
Carnessa, GOD will lift your head and wipe all tears away. Praise HIM even when it's difficult. My family is praying for you. Reneè, LaKeesa and Phillip Butler, Jr.
It has been a joy knowing you talking to you laughing and hearing you call me mama I will miss you my daughter from another mother 😭❤️ you Rest In Peace
Tessa will be greatly missed. She has helped so many people in so many ways. Love Danyelle Dubose
Ms Payne will be missed by her favorite student. Thanks for seeing a future for me. Luther Foreman
Contessa will be greatly missed. She has helped me so much. Judy bunm
Our prayers to the family. Contessa was always a loving caring person. From the Hubbard Family
I am profoundly saddened by the news of Contessa's passing. My heartfelt condolences go out to her family during this challenging time. Contessa's warmth and gentle spirit touched countless lives, leaving behind treasured memories that we will forever hold close to our hearts. May her soul rest in peace and may the love and moments we shared with her provide strength and solace in the days to come.
Sending condolences to all family and friends of Tess. Sorry for your loss. Tess had a sweet spirit and a warm smile. I will forever cherish so many memories of her. May God comfort you during this difficult time.
My condolences for your family 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️
Sending healing prayers and comforting hugs. I am so sorry for your loss. Contessa was such a sweet lady. Beautiful person with a beautiful smile. God bless you all, Marilynn Waldon
My Deepest Condolences To The Family. From Terrie J Stinson And Family 🙌🏾
To the Payne and stinson Family, love, Respect, Guidance, Memories ,Spiritual thoughts we Honor to send a dove in memory of 'Tessi '' Payne
Condolences to Family Rest Tessy you will be missed.
My prayers goes out to your family and your time or sorrow I would like to send my blessing and to show you God will see you through it this will be hard times but we all ways got a look in our heart to know that they're still with us she'll be truly missed classmate of 79 may God continue to be with you send in my prayers.
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