Ruth Earle Talley

illness.

Ruth was born May 21, 1932 in Shannon, GA. She was the youngest of four children to Malcolm

Landrum Earle and Pearl Davis Earle of Shannon, GA. She was preceded in death by her

husband, James Samuel Talley, on October 24, 2007.

Survivors include a son, Jim Talley and daughter-in-law, Jennifer Talley, Rome, GA; two

grandsons, Sam Talley and Jack Talley; her sister, Edna Earle Whatley, Rome, GA, along with

two sisters-in-law and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in

death by her brothers J. D. Earle and Charles Earle.

Ruth was a graduate of Model High School and attended West Georgia

College. Her working years included time at Brighton/Burlington Mills,

Talley Insurance Agency and Darlington Middle School. Ruth’s avid love for

people was infectious. Visiting old and new friends gave her great pleasure.

Once you got her talking, you better be ready for a long visit.

She was a member of First Baptist Church, Rome, GA, for over 40 years and was a

member of the Mountain View Garden Club . She especially loved her

friends in the North Pointe Neighborhood where she resided.

Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church, downtown Rome,

Georgia, on Thursday, October 12, 2017. Visitation was held from 1:30 p.m.

until the time of the service at 2:30 p.m. with the Rev. Matt DuVall officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be made to First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 1189, Rome, GA

30162-1189.