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Marguerite Talley Obituary

TALLEY, Marguerite A. J. Age 89 of Nashville, passed away from this earthly existence on Sunday, April 27, 2008. Mrs. Talley was preceded in death by her husband, Lucius F. Talley, Sr.; parents, Stephen Henry and Laura Johnson; brothers, George, Phillip, Richard and William Henry Johnson; sisters, Juanita Haynes and Laura Lee Johnson. Survived by her children, Lucius F. (Kathleen) Talley, Jr., Marguerite (Howard) Finley, Larry L. Talley, Sr., Marquenta Hunt, Lynn, Audrey and Anthony Talley; grandchildren, Melanie Talley (Sam Safahvi), Candice Finley, Jamila and Larry Talley, Jr., Latasha (Martez) Coleman, Alisha and Latrisha Talley; three great-grandchildren, Jaylon, Braxton and Madison Coleman; and sister-in-law, Sadie Johnson; many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; host of other relatives and friends. Visitation with the family Friday evening, May 2, 2008 from 5-7 p.m., at Atena Chapel. Additional visitation Saturday, May 3, 2008 from 11 to 12 Noon, with funeral to follow at Atena Chapel, 1107 Buchanan Street. Reverend Barton E. Harris officiant and eulogist. JOHNSON'S HOUSE OF ATENA, (615) 254-3472.

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Published by The Tennessean from May 1 to May 2, 2008.

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Georgia Paige-Peterson

May 2, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dorothy Bridges

May 2, 2008

I am so sorry to learn of the death of your loved one and extend my sincerest sympathy to you.
In Christian love, Dorothy

Linda Gay Blanc

May 2, 2008

Lynn: we hold you and your family in our hearts in the loss of your Mother.
Love, Linda Gay and Marshall

Mildred&Mary Esther Strickland&Woods

May 2, 2008

To Lynn and Johnson Family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May the Love of God comfort and sustain you during this time.

Wavine Isaac

May 1, 2008

To express sincere sympathy and to let you know that many thoughts are with you at this time of deepest sorrow...along with wishes that you'll find the strength to face each new tomorrow.

Michael Williams

May 1, 2008

My condolences to the family in this your time of sorrow.

Belinda Hatcher

May 1, 2008

To Lynn and Family,
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May the Love of God comfort and sustain you during this time.

Donna Pitt-Wright

May 1, 2008

I am sorry to hear about the loss of Mrs.Talley.through the years I have held on to many fond memories and words of encouragment that I would get from Mrs.Tally before going to school or when I returned.A child is truly blessed when they know a grandparent .

St. Teresa Holiness Science Church Family

May 1, 2008

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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