Georgia Mae Talley

Graveside services for Mrs. Georgia Mae Talley, 84, of Canadian, TX will be at 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 8, 2009 at Edith Ford Memorial Cemetery with Ralph Chapman, officiating. Burial will follow under the direction of Hughs Funeral Home of Canadian, TX. Mrs. Talley passed away Monday, April 6, 2009 in Waco, Texas. Georgia was born March 17, 1925 in Canadian, TX to the late Mr. Ed Little and Mrs. Oralee (Morehead) Little. She was a graduate of Canadian High School. She then went on to graduate from the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in Belton, TX with a degree in education. She married A.B. Talley on August 9, 1946 in Canadian, TX. Married over 60 years, they both supported several organizations including Girls’ Town in Borger, TX. He preceded her in death on October 18, 2006. Georgia worked for the Canadian Independent School District as a teacher for 15 years, she was also a supporter of her alma mater, the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor in Belton. She served as a trustee for many years and was instrumental in providing a variety of scholarships to the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor students. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great-grandmother. Georgia was a long-time member of the First Baptist Church in Canadian and an associate member of Columbus Avenue Baptist Church in Waco. Georgia had recently moved from her home in Canadian to Waco and she enjoyed visiting the University of Mary-Hardin Baylor campus, recently for the dedication of the Paul & Jane Meyers Christian Studies Center. She is survived by her son, Presley Talley and wife Connie of Valrico, Fl; grandsons, Ryan Talley of Tampa, Fl; Robert Talley and wife Eva of Valrico, FL; great-grandsons, Will, Ben and Danny Talley all of Valrico, FL; one sister, Reneatha Golmon of Waco, TX; one nephew, Tony Golmon of Waco, TX; one niece, Debra D’Herde of Waco, TX; her special daughters, Mary Ann Zepeda of San Diego, CA and Beverly Horton and husband Jimmy of Marshall, AR. The family will receive friends at the First Christian Church Chapel, 402 Purcell Ave., Tuesday, April 7, 2009 from 6:30 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The family suggests memorials be made to a favorite charity. Viewing will be available at the First Christian Church Chapel at 402 Purcell Ave in Canadian.