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Joyce Talley

1949 - 2020

Joyce Talley obituary, 1949-2020, Dover, DE

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1949

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2020

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Joyce Talley Obituary

Joyce Talley, of Dover, passed away at her home on Friday, April 17, 2020 at the age of 70. Ms. Talley was born on October 20, 1949 in Dover to the late Harry Blendt, Jr. and Elva M. Blendt.

She worked for the State of Delaware, Department of Correction for 40+ years, retiring in 2009 as Bureau Chief, Management Services.

Ms. Talley enjoyed working in her yard, family game nights, reading, playing slots and poker, and most of all, spending time with her six grandchildren.

She is survived by a sister, Linda York (Kim) of Dover; a brother, Harry Blendt III (Linda) of Smyrna; a son, Brian of Magnolia; two daughters, Crystal Hartz (James) of Wilmington, and Dawn Watts (Matthew) of California; six grandchildren, Chase and Bree Talley of Magnolia, Jacob and Lila Watts of California, Sienna and Caden Hartz of Wilmington; a special cousin, Brenda Hershberger and her husband Melvin and daughter, Megan of Dover; and many wonderful cousins, nieces and nephews. She had three very special friends, Kathy Ratajack, Penny Shaw, and Carolyn Williams that supported her endlessly throughout her journey. She was preceded in death by her companion, Richard J. Baker in 2011.

A private memorial service will be held on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 6 pm at Faries Funeral Home in Smyrna. The funeral home will be able to receive people who would like to stop by to say their final goodbyes, sign the visitors register book and take a prayer card from 2 pm to 6 pm in limited numbers.

A live webcast of the memorial services can be viewed starting at 6 pm on Wednesday, April 22nd by visiting the Faries Funeral Directors and Crematorium, Inc. Facebook page.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation or Delaware Hospice.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.fariesfuneralhome.com.

Published by Smyrna/Clayton Sun Times from Apr. 22 to May 1, 2020.
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Ms. Joyce was always there to help with human resource issues. I could call her with a question and she would jump right in to help. You will be missed.

Shannon L. Payton

Coworker

September 6, 2020

Jerry Pepper

April 22, 2020

Brian, Dawn, Crystal and families. Our sincere condolences to all on your loss. Joyce will remembered as a caring and fine person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Sincerely, Jerry and Olga Pepper

April 22, 2020

so sorry to hesr about your pssing . A VERY NICE LADY AND PLAYED CARD WITH ME SEVEAL TIMES. PRAYIN FOR RHE FAMILY mARY JOAN PRATT

April 22, 2020

My deepest sympathy to the (Blendt) Talley Families for the loss of your loved one, Joyce, and pray God gives you comfort, peace and strength.

JW/JKH

April 21, 2020

So sorry to hear of Joyce's passing. She was always nice to me. We were second cousins. Our grandfathers were brothers. Rest in peace.

Kern Piser

April 21, 2020

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