Martha A. Talley

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Martha Talley Obituary

MARTHA ANN TALLEY (Age 77)
On Friday, February 24, 2012, of Silver Spring, MD. Beloved wife of the late David Talley; mother of Marcella (Kevin) Horchy, Camille (Jeff) Hoover, Tracy (Rick) Billig, and Dennis (Andrea) Talley; grandmother of Ann Marie and Ricky Billig, Alexandra Horchy, Samantha Hoover, and Mercer and Harlow Talley. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard, West, Silver Spring, MD, (Valet Parking), on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. John the Evangelist Church, 10103 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, on Tuesday, February 28, at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Silver Spring Volunteer Firemen's Fund, 1945 Seminary Road, Silver Spring, MD 20910.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com

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Published by The Washington Post on Feb. 26, 2012.

Memories and Condolences
for Martha Talley

10 Entries

Susan LaBonte

March 5, 2012

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Talley Family on the passing of Martha. Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this difficult time.

Blessings,
Susan, Jerry & Luke Neiheisel

Anne Talley

February 28, 2012

Our deepest sympathies to all of Martha's family. We are thinking of you in this difficult time. All our love and God Bless.
- Anne Talley and Family

Jim Talley

February 28, 2012

Martha,
Thank you for loving and caring for my brother for the last 11 years of his life. Every time I saw him, I could tell that he was happy with you and his new family. Thanks also for loving and caring for Dennis.

Pat & Frank Curran

February 27, 2012

We wish to offer our dearest sympathy
to the family and now let Martha rest in peace with our Dear Lord in Heaven.

Terry Talley Voltaggio

February 27, 2012

To Martha's immediate and extended family, You have our deepest sympathies and you and she are in our prayers.

Terry Talley Voltaggio & family

Anne Melly Doherty

February 27, 2012

58 years of friendship with Martha in the dorm, playing bridge, as bridesmaid in her wedding and phone/email friend are rich memories to treasure. She was our Junior class President, Sweetheart of Sigma Chi,our Student Council President in Senior year,and dear concerned friend thru the years. God Bless.

Elizabeth Merry

February 27, 2012

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Marcy & John Fraber

February 26, 2012

It's hard to understand why Martha Talley was taken from us, but her family finds comfort in knowing she had a well-lived and loved life. May happy memories carry us all through this sorrowful time.

Elizabeth "Betty" Davis

February 26, 2012

It was with great regret that I learned of my dear cousin, Martha Ann, aka BUNNY, passing away from my sister, Martha. She was a loving, full of fun cousin, and I spent almost every summer of my life vacationing with her in D.C
We were fortunate to come from a close knit, generous, and deeply religious family, and our lives were all enriched by this experience. She will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. She raised a beautiful family and our world is a better place for her having been here. Thanks, Bunny

Margie (Bullick) Horn

February 26, 2012

Martha was a very special cousin. We did not see each other often, but always exchanged birthday phone calls. She will be missed and my deepest sympathy goes out to her children and grandchildren.

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