Obituary of Patricia Talley

Patricia Talley went to her eternal home on Sunday, August 22, 2021.  Patricia was born June 10, 1938 in Bridgeport, CT, the daughter of Jaqueline Knight and Russell Edell.  She was employed at the Naval Air Test Center, Patuxent River, MD and N.A.D.E.P., NAS Pensacola for 30 years.  She retired in 1993 and moved to Ocala, FL in 2003, enjoying an active life with her family and friends.  She was a member of the Red Hat Society, Beta Sigma Phi sorority and active in Christ’s Church Marion County.  Patricia enjoyed crafting and antiquing and was a loving, kind and thoughtful mother, sister, grandma and a friend to many.  Her heart overflowed with love for everyone and she was known for her giving spirit and beautiful smile.

Patricia is survived by her husband of 26 years, Earle Talley of Ocala; and her two sons, Cole McDaniel and his wife, Chris of Orlando and Clay McDaniel and his wife, Christie of Tarpon Springs; her sister Debbie Orr and her husband Bill of Jacksonville as well as 7 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert Lloyd McDaniel in 1992 and her daughter, Kathy Lyn Lewis in 2017.

Family and friends can join her life celebration at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home, 910 E. Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, FL on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Viewing is from 5pm to 6pm with a memorial service from 6pm to 7pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to the charity of your choice.