Fayetteville, North Carolina
Lura Cowles Self TallyFayettevilleFormer State Senator Lura Cowles Self Tally died in Fayetteville Tuesday at the age of 90. She was born in Statesville December 9, 1921, the second of five children of Robert Ottis and Sara Cowles Self, and grew up in Raleigh. She graduated from Needham Broughton...
Read MoreI think this nice lady was a neighbor that lived nearby if she's the one who lived behind the Tallywood Shopping Center, by Tally's Pond, on a wooded property with a stream that was fed by a pump. I was just a kid when I had the pleasure of meeting her. I found one of her ducks injured in the woods and brought it to her house. I'll never forget how nice she was. God bless her dear soul.
James Starr
December 11, 2023 | Other
To the family of Lura C. Tally, Please accept my deepest sympathy in your loss. May you know the comfort of the Lord during this difficult time. Senator Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina General Assembly
Senator Phil Berger, President Pro Tempore of the North Carolina General Assembly.
September 04, 2012
Our thoughts and prayers are for your family and the many friends of Lura. She was such an asset to the Woman's Club. Her dedication to the people of Cumberland County and Fayetteville will be remembered by the community for years to come.
The Woman's Club of Fayetteville
August 31, 2012
Keeping her family in prayer and remembering with grateful appreciation her love and care for chilren and families in need through her gifts to Methodist Home for Children.
Lynn James
United Methodist Foundation, Inc.
North Carolina Conference
August 31, 2012
Lura was a pillar of our community and a loving, caring woman who inspired others. Many thanks to you, Lura, for being a leader in women's concerns and helping to inspire us to stand up for what is right and to give back to our community.
Mary Buie
August 30, 2012 | Fayetteville, NC
Prayers and best wishes to her family members in this difficult time.
Such a great life led, filled with a multitude of great works.
May the Lord bless and comfort you all.
The Capps family
Mary Ann, Nancy, Rachel & J. Alexander
James Edison Capps Family
August 30, 2012 | Fayetteville, NC
The greater Cumberland County community was enriched for the many years due to Lura's dedication to quality of life and our state is a much better place. We all will remember those bright pink "Lura" political signs! My deepest symmpathy to her family.
Bengie Hair
August 30, 2012 | Washington, DC
I send a prayer for comfort to her family in this time of loss, especially so soon after John departed this earth.
I will never forget this true and wonderful woman who has been such an inspiration to women through her selfless dedication and efforts to stand for her beliefs of what was right for all.
Her many accomplishments led to many positive changes for North Carolinas youth, women, those struggling with Mental Health and substance abuse issues, abuse, as well as protecting...
Nancy J. Capps
August 30, 2012 | Fayetteville, NC
Our deepest sympathy Bob & Cindy, on the death of your wonderful and talented mother. Gary and Myrna Graham, Greensboro, NC
August 29, 2012