Frances Morris Talley

Frances Morris Talley, age 88, passed away on Monday, April 23, 2018. She was born on December 9, 1929, in Gravette, Arkansas, to Joseph and Grace (Chandler) Morris. She is preceded in death by her husband, Joe Talley; and two brothers, J.P. and Alfred Morris. Frances grew up and attended school in Gravette, Arkansas. Her early years were filled with love, surrounded by siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Following high school, she met the love of her life, Joe Talley, whom she married in August of 1953. After they married, Joe was drafted into the Army and they moved to Georgia and then on to Hawaii where they lived for the remainder of his time in the military. In 1957, they moved to Fayetteville where Joe worked and received his education from the University of Arkansas. They were married 37 years prior to Joe's passing in December of 1990. Frances was a homemaker and she served her family first and foremost. What brought her the most joy in life was being a mother and grandmother. Outside of the home, she could be found serving her church by singing in the choir, helping with Bible School, and teaching Sunday School. She volunteered with the Washington Regional Medical Center Auxiliary for more than 40 years staffing the Gift Shop and the Information Desk and serving multiple terms as president of the Auxiliary. Frances was always ready to help a friend or lend a sympathetic ear. She was a very talented seamstress, capable of sewing everything from dolls clothing to wedding gowns. She also created intricate Christmas stockings and decorations which were shared with friends and family. Frances is survived by her daughter, Susan Talley Brown and husband Paul of Little Rock; her grandson, Turnor Brown; her sister, Elizabeth Manning of Springfield, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews. A memorial service celebrating Frances life will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, April 30, 2018, at First Christian Church located at 220 N College Avenue, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Washington Regional Medical Center Auxiliary, 3215 N. Northhills Blvd., Fayetteville, Ark. 72703. To place an online tribute visit www.nelsonberna.com.