Carolyn Sue (Adams) Talley

January 4, 1946 - February 23, 2019

Carolyn Sue Talley passed away peacefully in the presence of her loved ones on February 23, 2019. Sue is survived by her husband of 52 years, Everett Talley, and two children, daughter Kim Benert and husband Mike of Vilonia; son Britt Talley and wife Dawn of Philadelphia. She was a beloved “Nonna” to her grandchildren, Michael, Cody, Hannah, Matthew and Elijah. Sue was born on January 4, 1946 and raised in Newport, Arkansas. Most of Sue’s life was spent in Vilonia, Arkansas although she was blessed to have taught school in Bigelow at Anne Watson Elementary before retiring. Sue was incredibly passionate about teaching and continued to be an active member of the Arkansas Education Association long after her retirement. She loved her students and often referred to them as “her kids”. Sue thoroughly enjoyed gardening in the summertime and transforming her backyard into a bird watching haven. She was an active member of Beryl Baptist Church in Vilonia. Sue always looked forward to bunco nights with her best friends and spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her father, John Kenneth Adams, her mother, Thelma Catterlin, her brother, Kenneth Ray Adams, and grandson Michael Benert. Everett and family will accept visitors on Tuesday, February 26th at Bradford Memorial Funeral Home 5230 Highway 367 North, Bradford, Arkansas from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. A memorial service will take place at 1:00 P.M. Arrangements entrusted to Bradford Memorial Funeral Home of Bradford, Arkansas. www.bradfordmemorial.com