Cummie Bell Talley

Cummie Bell Talley

Cummie Talley Obituary

Published by Chiles' Funeral Home, Inc. from Nov. 2 to Nov. 4, 2008.
TALLEY, Mrs. Cummie Bell, 97, passed away November 1, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Talley. She is survived by four daughters, Osteen Wilhoite (Robert) of Nashville, Tenn., Betty Meredith, Georgia Johnson of New Kent, Va., Linda Pemberton (James) of Richmond, Va.; one son, Archie Talley (Betty) of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Edith Poindexter of Clarksville, Tenn.; two sisters-in-law, Ethel Hodge of Nashville, Tenn. and Carrie Bell of Ashland City, Tenn.; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was a truly remarkable and loving woman, who will be deeply missed. Remains rest at Chiles Funeral Home, 2100 Fairmount Ave., where viewing and family visitation will be held Wednesday 5 to 7 p.m., followed by memorial services 7 to 8 p.m. with Rev. Dr. Mary Young officiating, assisted by Rev. William H. Goodwin. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to churches or charities of your choice. Burial services will be in Dickson, Tenn.


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.

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November 7, 2008

John & Shirley Pemberton posted to the memorial.

November 7, 2008

Mrs. Linda Alsup posted to the memorial.

November 5, 2008

Mattie Shelton posted to the memorial.

John & Shirley Pemberton

November 7, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May God Bless You.

Mrs. Linda Alsup

November 7, 2008

My children and I express our deepest sympathy for your family in the loss of your precious mother. No greater love than the love of ones mother. We never got to meet Mrs. Talley, but your son Archie spoke of you often. May God Bless Each of you. Now Mrs. Tally will rest in peace. Stay together as a family love one another.

From Mrs. Linda Alsup and children

Mattie Shelton

November 5, 2008

May God bless you all in time of your Loss.

Children of Pearlene Bell Shelton

November 4, 2008

To Lisa (Leigh):
May God bless and keep you during this sad time. Leigh I know how much you loved your grandma and she knew as well. I had the pleasure of meeting your grandmother, along with the rest of your immediate family, during our Old Dominion days and I tell you...she was a beautiful lady with a happy spirit! I know you will find comfort in the Lord.

Take care Lee-Pee,
Your roomie,
Tracy Richardson-Woodbridge, Va.

Lynn Nicholson

November 4, 2008

I (Lynn Nicholson) wish to express my deepest sympathy to my cousins and family members for our loss. My grandmother was Jane (Bell) Nicholson who was sister to Hula Bell.

Henry Eldridge

November 4, 2008

I (Henry Eldridge) wish to convey my deepest sympathy to my cousins at the time of their tremendous loss. I never got the chance to meet my cousin Cummie, but I did have several conversations with her on the phone back in 2004 - 05 about our families. I know she is now with Hula (Bell) Teasley her aunt and my grandmother. Her cousins Lola Marie (Teasley and Clyde Teasley). May God bless all of you.

Mark & Philomina Williams

November 4, 2008

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

November 4, 2008

We wish to express our deepest sympathy for your family due to this great loss. We did not get to meet Mrs Talley, but her family members are terrific and we are sure she made a positive role model for each of you.
May God Bless each of you..Mrs Talley is now able to rest in peace. She will have many loved ones and friends waiting to meet her and hold her in their arms now.
Friends of the family from Capital Interior Contractors Inc.

Lee Peebles Bereavement Counselor

November 4, 2008

On behalf of all the staff at Bon Secours Hospice and Palliative Care we wish to extend to the friends and family our deepest sympathy and ongoing support. We hope and pray you will find peace with time. Please feel free to contact me anytime if I can be of help.

From the Staff of Chiles Funeral Home

November 4, 2008

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

jason meredith

November 3, 2008

CONDOLENSES GO OUT TO ALL MY GREAT AUNTS AND UNLCES IN THIS TIME OF MOURNING. WE NEVER KNOW WHAT TO EXPECT THESE DAYS, LIFE TAKES US ON WONDERFUL RIDE WETHER BAD OR GOOD. I KNOW THAT MY GRANDMOTHER IS LOOKING DOWN FROM HEAVEN WITH A SMILE ON HER FACE, KNOWING THAT HER LIFE HERE WAS FILLED WITH LOVE FOR US ALL. I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THE HOLIDAYS AS A CHILD(THANKSGIVING #1) AND THE CUSTOM EMBROIDED QUILT SHE MADE FOR ME. IM NOT KNOWN FOR EXPRESSING MY FEELING S AT ALL BUT I WANT YOU TO KNOW I LOVE YOU FOR EVERYTHING YOU TAUGHT ME AND EVERYTHING YOU STOOD FOR, AND THAT WAS TAKE CARE OF FAMILY. IVE NEVER FORGOTTEN OUR TALK BACK IN 2005.

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