Bette Sue Talley

Bette Sue Talley, 84, of Lynchburg, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on February 21, 2025. Bette was born in Clifftop, WV on September 3, 1940, the daughter of James and Juanita (Butcher) Tilley. She married John Daniel Talley, Jr. on June 26, 1959. John preceded her in death on January 15, 2018. She was also preceded in death by her son, Timothy Merritt Talley; great grandson, Merritt Talley; and her daughter-in-law, Mandy Talley.

She is survived by her children: John (Melody) Talley, David (Joni) Talley, and Paul (Suzanne) Talley; her grandchildren: Tim (Whitney) Talley, Tiffany (Kenny) Davis, Amanda Talley, Andrew (Hannah) Talley, PJ (Katie) Talley, Benjamin (Lindsay) Talley, Caleb (Amber) Talley, and Elizabeth Talley; and her great grandchildren: Lainey, Tyde, Marcellus, Ezra, Lyla, Ezekiel, Corrie, Addie Grace, Carter, Bennett, Eli, Colton, and Kinslee; her sister: Judy Metzger; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Bette was a vital partner to her husband while he served in Viet Nam, pastored several churches, continued his studies in higher education, taught in colleges, and served in higher education administration. Along the way, she earned her MA and PhD degrees in Education. Bette served as a college professor at Southeastern Bible College and Washington Bible College as well as a teacher in several elementary schools. She was considered a mentor by many college students and pastor's wives, who benefitted from her life and teaching. Bette was a member of Glen Iris Baptist Church before moving to Lynchburg, VA to live in a memory care facility. Most importantly, she was a follower of Jesus, who devoted her life to her family and faithfully served her Lord.

A service to honor Bette and to greet the family will be held at the Bible Baptist Church of Wilton (293 Stephens Street, Montevallo, AL 35115) on March 7, 9:30 AM. A private graveside service for the family will follow at Alabama National Cemetery in Montevallo, AL. Because Bette (and her late husband, John) was so committed to ministry, in lieu of flowers, we ask that you contribute to your preferred ministry organization or the two ministries designated in their Living Trust: Grace Theological Seminary (www.seminary.grace.edu) or Biblical Ministries Worldwide (www.biblicalministries.org).