Georgia Talley

Georgia Talley obituary, Durant, OK

Georgia Talley

Georgia Talley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gordon Funeral Home - Durant on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Georgia Dayle Talley of Durant, Oklahoma passed away on Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at the age of 83. She was born on Tuesday, May 5, 1942 in Atoka, Oklahoma to Geneva Helen (Doshier) and James William Seabourn.
She was a longtime resident of Durant, Oklahoma. On June 2, 1973, she married Michael Alton Talley in Durant, Oklahoma. Georgia was a very loving mother and grandmother. She loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents Geneva Helen (Doshier) and James William Seabourn; and daughter Sara J. Matto.
Survivors include her loving husband Michael Talley of Durant, Oklahoma; son Barry Talley of Trenton, Texas; grandchildren Luke I. Whittall of McAlester, Oklahoma, Jacob W. Whittall of Durant, Oklahoma, Sean E. Talley of Frisco, Texas, Emily C. Talley of Honolulu, Hawaii; sister Billie J. Phelps of Sulphur, Oklahoma; cousin Vickie Dawson of Stringtown, Oklahoma as well as other extended family and friends.
A visitation memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, August 2, 2025 at the Gordon Center, 305 N. 2nd Ave. Durant, Oklahoma.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Gordon Funeral Home, 221 N. 3rd, Durant, 580-916-9090 To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Georgia, please visit our Tree Store.

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