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Myrtle Talbott Obituary
Surviving are a sister, Margaret Talbott Bullis of Kilmarnock; a nephew, Wayne Bullis and wife, Pam, of Richmond; great-nephew, Tim Bullis and wife, Andrea, of Richmond and their children, Tori and Andrew; great-niece, Amy Buck and husband, Jason, of Richmond and their children, Rebekah and Bethany; sister-in-law, Berlan Talbott of Kilmarnock; best friend, Mary Thomas of Newport News; a number of other nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 15, at Clifton Ridge Cemetery, 116 E. Church St., Kilmarnock. Memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, at Denbigh Presbyterian Church, 302 Denbigh Blvd., Newport News.
Memorials may be made to Children's and Youth Ministry at Denbigh Presbyterian Church or American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
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Catherine Paul
March 11, 2008
I was a student of Ms. Talbot's in the TAG program in 1980-1982. That program gave me faith--faith I have even now--that even if the place I found myself was dreary, somewhere only a shortbus ride away was a place where (if only once a week) people did not laugh at me for being smart.
I learned from Tim Jarrett today of Ms. Talbot's death. I suppose that these days the children of Newport News have a different teacher for that program, and who they will come to associate with their own faith, but for me, there could be no other.
It is funny: I have, in my twenty-two years of formal education, had a lot of teachers, many of them immensely inspiring. But you never do forget the first teacher who really expected you to stretch, and gave you some idea of how to start, and made the whole thing seem like the most fun a person could ever have.
Ms. T., each time I walk into my own classroom, I do it with the hope of bringing you back to life and introducing you to another group of kids hungry for what you gave us all.
Esta Jarrett
March 11, 2008
As one of the many children taught by "Miss Talbott" (as we called her), I was saddened to learn of her passing. She made a huge impact on my life through her commitment and creative teaching. My family knew her at church as well and I loved keeping in touch with her. Please accept my condolences.
Tim Jarrett
March 11, 2008
I just learned last week that Ms. Talbot passed away last week, and I've been struggling with what to say.
Picture this: I've been through third grade and the teachers are so tired of trying to keep me engaged that they shift me off in the corner with a book. Then fourth grade starts and they round me up with a few other kids, put us on a bus, and send us to another school halfway across town, where Ms. Talbot waits for us, along with a Spanish teacher, CPR practice, creative writing instruction, real-life biology and science, and a bunch of kids who were like me. And she wouldn't let me just slide by on glibly knowing the answers. Indeed, she was the first teacher I had who gave me an inkling of that uncomfortable truth: sometimes there are no right answers, only tough questions.
Later I saw her all the time in church, but I never made that connection again. She had already put me on the path and I needed to find my own way from there. But I still wish I had been able to come back and see her before she passed away. I don't think I ever really thanked her for everything she did for me.
Stephanie Stanley
February 17, 2008
I would like to express my sadness at hearing of Myrt's passing. She was a fellow teacher in my first two years of teaching, and was so very instrumental in helping me to become the teacher I was up until my retirement three years ago. I remember her with such love for her generous spirit, her compassion for a young teacher, and her love of teaching children. What a role model she was for me. I received a Christmas card from her as usual and she gave no indication of not being well. I am so sorry for your great loss.
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