Sharon Lea (Dye) Talley
Sharon Lea (Dye) Talley
Funeral services for Sharon Lea (Dye) Talley, 76, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 2023 in the Rose Chapel at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Talley passed away on the afternoon of Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Cox Health Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri.
She was born June 10, 1947 in West Plains, Missouri to James and Naomi Dye. On December 9, 1966, Sharon was married to Bill Talley in West Plains, Missouri; they were married for 56 years. Sharon worked for the Howell County Division of Family Services and retired from there after 28 years of service. After retiring, she worked as a concierge at Marriott’s Willow Ridge Lodge in Branson, Missouri for 15 years, where she won the company’s highest awards for excellence. She served for many years in the West Plains Business and Professional Women’s Club, and has been an active member of the Church of Christ for her entire adult life. She was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ in West Plains, and the Hollister Church of Christ while living in Branson. She loved her family fiercely, and loved watching her children and grandchildren participate in every sport and activity they pursued. Just last week she caught several fish while fishing with her grandsons and whole family in Branson. She traveled throughout the United States, from coast to coast. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma, sister and friend.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Bill Talley, of the family home; two children, Crystal Talley, Boston, Massachusetts and Jennifer (Talley) Maloney and her husband Larry, Branson West, Missouri; two grandchildren, Tyler Maloney, and wife Haley, Bolivar, Missouri and Parker Maloney, Branson West, Missouri; two brothers, Ronald Roberson and Allen Dye and wife, Debbie, West Plains; two sisters, Karen Linderman, and husband, Leonard and Kim Kingsland and husband, Dean, Bentonville, Arkansas; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her mother-in-law and father-in-law, and several brothers and sisters-in-law.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Friday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or American Cancer Society and may be left at or mailed to Robertson-Drago Funeral Home, 211 West Main, West Plains, MO 65775.
Vera & Bill Alsup
July 13, 2023 @ 8:44 pm
Oh that smile. No matter how she was feeling she always had that smile. Prayers for comfort and peace for you Bill and your family.
Nancy Beaudette
July 13, 2023 @ 9:03 pm
I’m so very sorry for your loss, Christy, and your family. Your Mother sounds like she was an amazing person. Sending you all light and love during this difficult time.
Nancy
Amber(Cozort)Redburn
July 14, 2023 @ 10:59 am
Bill, Crystal, Jennifer/Larry and Families,
Our Deepest Sympathy to all of you on the passing of Sharon. She was a wonderful, caring Christian Lady who lit up the room with her wonderful friendly personality, laughter, and her smile. Wonderful memories of her growing up in the same church with Bill and all of you. She will be missed! At this time we will be keeping all of you in our daily prayers and thoughts. May God bless all of you.
In Christian Love,
Tim, Amber(Cozort), and Corby Redburn
Vivian Highfill Mitchell
July 14, 2023 @ 12:13 pm
Bill and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Sharon and I went all through school together. Lovely lady and a friend. Praying for comfort and peace for all of you during this time.
Dorothy Accomando
July 14, 2023 @ 3:05 pm
I’m so sorry for your loss, Christy. I always enjoyed the stories you shared about your Mom. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.
Randall and Teresa Romans
July 14, 2023 @ 6:15 pm
Mr. Bill, our sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Wanda Hunter
July 17, 2023 @ 8:23 am
SO SORRY WILL MISS HER SMILING FACE AT THE CIVIC CENTER SHE WAS ALWAYS SMILING AND UP BEAT!!
Kay Garrett
July 17, 2023 @ 7:47 pm
It was with regret that upon returning home from Wisconsin I read of Sharron’s passing in the Quill. I was fortunate to have both Christy and Jennifer in my debate program and can testify to her complete support of her girls and their activities. As others have mentioned, her smile is not to be forgotten. I pray the good memories you share of Sharron as a wife, mother and grandmother will comfort you in future times.
Gail and Wayne Sowell
July 19, 2023 @ 9:35 pm
Christy, Jennifer, and Bill
I am so sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing..she was a sweetheart and she loved and supported her family so much. She was so proud of you girls! Such good memories you have to hold in your hearts. Much love to you and your family.
Shelly Brewer Titus
January 4, 2024 @ 11:29 pm
Bill, Christy, Jennifer and family:
Thinking of you and sending much love and prayers. I know my parents cared for all of you very much, as we all do. I just found out about Sharon’s passing, as we held services last week for my mother. My mother and father both spoke so highly of you all and always talked about how Bill and Sharon stood up for them at their small, humble wedding. I remember my mother buying Shaklee products from you both and myself, running to your store for a hot lunch on school days. May Sharon rest in peace and you find comfort as time passes in your family memories.
Sincerely,
Shelly Brewer Titus