of Benton, AR
July 11, 1933 - July 19, 2025
Our loving mother, Mary Lou Wylie Talbert, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025 at Mt. Carmel Residential Facility in Benton, Arkansas. She was born on July 11,1933 to John Elder Wylie, Sr. and Annie B. Gillis Wylie in Carthage, Arkansas.
Mary graduated from Carthage High School in 1951 and after three years at Henderson State Teacher's College, mom graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Home Economics. Her teaching career lasted three years.
Mary met the love of her life in second grade when she laid eyes on the cutest little red-headed, freckled faced boy named "Charlie Boy Talbert". They married 14 years later and had 27 wonderful years together enjoying family life with four children. ln 1967, the family moved from Carthage, Arkansas to Benton, Arkansas to start a business in the forestry industry which lasted 55 1/2 years.
Mom was a faithful active member of First Presbyterian Church for 58 years where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, Deacon, Elder and always involved with fellowships.
Daddy passed away at the early age of 47, which left mom without her husband that she loved with all her heart. She had to adjust quickly as one of the owner/operators of Talbert Timber and she worked hard to continue this business. The employees, contractors and vendors had the utmost respect for Mary Talbert due to her kind business skills, her compassion for others and her ability to listen and understand. She was known by many as "Boss Lady" and "Ms. Mary". She worked, loving her family business until the amazing age of 89.
Mom was adored, respected and admired all her 4 children, all her 9 grandchildren and all her grands. One of mom's favorite things to do was to be where her kids were doing every kind of sports, recital, church activity, play, birthday party, school event and to be totally involved in their life. Many times, mom was called to get kids after school and they loved it because there would be an amazing treat that usually involved ice cream. Also, mom enjoyed putting together their puzzles, especially with the "grands", reading romantic Christian books, reading the newspaper from cover to cover and was a sponsor for many community events and kids' activities. Log-a-Load raised money for Arkansas Children's Hospital which mom was a major contributor. Mom, Memaw, was dearly loved and will be missed.
Mom loved to travel. There were many family trips to Branson, Missouri and she went on bus tours to Alaska, Canada, Washington, D.C. and others. There was a trip to New York City with some family members and we saw "Mama Mia" which she laughed until she hurt. Mary Talbert enjoyed ballroom dancing for number of years. Mom was just the best.
Our mom was predeceased way too soon by her loving and devoted husband, Charles "Charlie Boy" Talbert. Also preceding her in
death: Richard "Dick" (Bonnie Jean) Wylie, John Jr. (Lucille) Wylie, Gene (Margene) Wylie, William "Bill" (Carolyn) Wylie, Douglas "Sonny" (Paula) Wylie, Rex Wylie, Betty Wylie, James Johnson, Rayford Rodgers; grandchild, Jonathan D. Curtis and great-grandchild, Ramona Lazurus.
She is survived by her sister, Joy Rodgers; sister-in-law, Rita Johnson; children, Edward ( Becky) Talbert, Beverly Trickey, Danny (Miriam) Talbert, Jeannette (Doug) Curtis; grandchildren, Jamie Trickey Goodwin, Jacqueline (Mitchell) Bolding, Carrie (David) Donnell, Christopher (Mandy) Trickey, Joshua (Megan) Curtis, John David (Cassie) Curtis, Jonica (Harrison) Ferrell, Joanna (Kelly) Scott, Laura (Patrick) Rawhouser; great-grandchildren, Jaycee Goodwin, Reed Goodwin, Elle Bolding, Peyton Bolding, Wes Talbert Bolding, Shelby Donnell, Cole Donnell, Bowen Donnell, Anna Johnson, Braiden Trickey, Cannon Cooper, Tucker Curtis, Stella Curtis, Trapper Wylie Curtis, Harper Curtis, Hudson Ferrell, Charly Girl Ferrell, Tenley Jo Scott, Charles Christopher Scott, Dani Elizabeth
Rawhouser; great-great grandchildren, Kashton Goodwin, Klein Lazarus; newest great-grandchild to arrive in October, Addison
Joyce Rawhouser and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at10:00 A.M. Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church in Benton, Arkansas. Visitation will be held from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at First Presbyterian Church. Interment will follow in Hampton Springs Cemetery.
The Family would like to thank the Mt. Carmel Staff, Presbyterian Village and her friends.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church, 501 N. East Street. Benton. Arkansas 72015
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23 Condolence(s)
Cathy Dawson
Friday, July 25, 2025
Edward, I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. She was special lady. Prayers for the family.
Cathy
Al & Penny Mangrum
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Mary was a wonderful lady. Her family will be in our prayers!
Eric Gatlin
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Mrs. Talbert was a very kind and sweet lady anytime we would run into each other. She would always remember me from my days of working on the computer in her office. Prayers for comfort during this difficult time.
Hayden Wallace
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Sorry to hear about Mrs. Talbert. She was a great lady. She will be missed a remembered by many.
Ed & Dot Bowers
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Sorry for your loss 🙏🏻
Diane Vance
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
I'm so sorry to hear of Mrs Mary's passing she was a very special lady we are blessed to have known her . Prayers for the family during this time 🙏❤️
Jerry and Sharon MmcMahan
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Sharon and I are very sorry for your loss, Miss Mary was a very special person one who loved her family a very Godly women very deeply and treated me so kindly,she worked hard and expected the she led by example. She will be missed. May each of your turn to Christ for peace, confront our prayers are with each of you in your time of loss.
Dan and Sarah Jane Yoakum
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Mary was a ''special lady'' and a great neighbor.
We will miss her.
Prayers to all the family.
Mary
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with all of family.
Betty Nannie
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
🙏 for the family
Ellen and Jay Wilborn
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Thinking of you and the family at this time. We have many good memories of Mary Lou and the church in Benton. She will always be a blessing.
Billie Cornwell
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Memaw was loved not only by her immediate family but we counted her as family too since we shared grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was always cheering on her grands & great grandchildren. Love her and will miss her
David and Brenda(Fulcher) Brown
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
We are so sorry to hear of your family's loss. Such a sweet lady! Prayers for comfort during this time. Love, Brenda and David Brown
Steven and Diane Lovell
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Mrs. Talbert leaves a beautiful legacy in her kids, grands, and great grands. How full her heart must have been. She was a blessed lady, and so is everyone that knew her. May God bring you peace, comfort, and strength in the days ahead.
Karl and Carla Thomas
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Dear Jeannette and the whole Curtis family! We were so sorry to hear of your loss! We know how precious she was to you. We love you and are praying for your family! 🙏🏻🥰
Randy Groomes
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Mrs. Mary Lou was a very sweet lady.
Always a pleasure to deal with.
So sorry for your loss.
Sending love and prayers.
❤️🙏❤️🙏❤️🙏
Misty earnest
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Sorry for the loss of the family. Thoughts and prayers
Tina Albright
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Praying peace for you and your family.
Becky and Scott Fite
Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Marilyn Sullivan
Monday, July 21, 2025
She was a second Mom to us on Gray St where I grew up then had I got older and moved back on Gray St she became my friend. There 's know words to say about her but she was a Angel to everyone she knew. Loved her very much . Prayers for the family God Bless
Brenda Edmonson
Monday, July 21, 2025
Sincere sympathy and prayers for comfort. Mary will be missed. Love, Brenda
Gene & Linda Bagwell
Monday, July 21, 2025
Jeannette & all the family, we are so sorry for your loss. Y'all are in our thoughts and prayers as you negotiate this next chapter in your lives.
We love you
Terry & Debbie Barnes
Monday, July 21, 2025
Our sincere condolences to Edward,Beverly, Danny, Jeannette & your families. Your mom was a lovely lady. Always kind to my family. She had a servants heart in helping others. I know y'all are going to miss her greatly. Hold onto all those good memories you had with her.