Gayle Anne Talbert-Pharis

1947 - 2023

Gayle Anne Talbert-Pharis, 75, of Albemarle, passed away Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Gayle was born July 2, 1947, in North Carolina to the late Marvin and Letha Efird Byrd.
She was also preceded in death by husband, Jerry Pharis, and son, Joe Talbert.
The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle. The funeral service was on Thursday at 2 p.m. at Saint Martin's Lutheran Church in Albemarle, officiated by Pastor Phil Thorsen. Burial followed at the St. Martin's Lutheran Church Cemetery at 16592 St. Martin Road, Albemarle.
Gayle was a wonderful wife, mother and Nana.
She was a graduate of Albemarle High School and then went on to graduate from King's College having studied banking and finance.
Upon finishing at King's, she spent 40 plus years in the banking industry from which she retired as Vice President with the Bank of Uwharrie.
Gayle was a lifelong member of St. Martin's Lutheran Church of Albemarle. She loved singing in the church choir and served as treasurer on the church council for numerous years.
She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed going to the beach.
Gayle loved the Lord with all her heart and lived a life full of faith. She now rests in the arms of her Lord and savior and is now reunited with her husband and son.
Survivors include son Doug (Beth) Talbert of Albemarle, NC; granddaughters Morgan and Josie Talbert; grandsons Will and Drew Talbert; sisters Lana (Fred) Misenheimer and Sue (Don) Grubb; and many beloved extended family.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Martin's Lutheran Church of Albemarle.
Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Pharis family.
Online condolences may be made at www.hartsellfh.com.