Janice A. Talley, age 83, from Milton, Delaware, passed away suddenly on December 10, 2024, after undergoing a successful surgery to repair the mitral valve of her heart in Philadelphia, her lungs lost the battle against pneumonia.

Janice is the daughter of the late Samuel and Anna Barksdale and mother of the late "Kenny" Kenneth Richard Talley.

Survivors: Husband, "Tacker" Kenneth Reese Talley. Children: Judith C. Talley, Robin L. Talley, "Pinky" Janice A. Talley, Kevin R. Talley, and Kristina K. Talley. Siblings: Judy Lupi, Karen Comstock, and Sam Barksdale. Grandchildren: Darren, Rebecca, Bryana, Jeffrey, Emily, and Ryan. Great Grandchildren: Mia, Benjamin, Blake, and Reese.

Janice grew up in Aston Mills, Pennsylvania, where her grandfather was the Chief of Police. She was married at Elam United Methodist Church in 1959, then lived with her husband and children on dairy farms in Beaver Valley, Stillwater, and Bernville. After dairy farming, the Talley's operated a chicken farm in Milton, then moved to Broadkill Beach. Janice loved to learn, she went to school at Chester High School and Delaware Technical Community College, earned her GED, then worked as a nurse caring for patients at home. Janice baked wedding cakes, embroidered quilts, and traveled with her husband.

When asked what she would like to say, Janice replied - I would say hello, I love you. Thank you for coming to sit with me. I have missed you. Life is short and I know you are busy. I know why you waited so long to visit, and it's okay. I am glad to have this opportunity to speak with you and I love you for spending this time with me. This is such a beautiful place. We have been here many times. My husband, Tacker, you are a devoted and honest husband and a loving father, I love you, thank you for our children and a good life together. As a mother, I pray we have taught our children well. Our children, you are amazing, each one of you has made us proud, thank you for all that you have done for us in this life. We miss you! We love you! Please look within your heart to find peace and forgiveness. Love is the true lesson of life, and there is nothing more true than our love as your mother and father. Our grandchildren, you have made us young again and our hearts glad with joy. Thank you, Mom-Mom loves you! Our great grandchildren, you have made our life complete. We cherish our moments together, your love has touched our hearts like no other, thank you for loving us. My friends, doctors, and nurses, you are remarkable, I could never say thank you enough but I can say oh my, what a time we have had in this life, there are none like you, thank you for being there for me. My nieces, nephews, and cousins, you are an inspiration, I can see your smiling faces. I think of the many times we sat together and talked. My sisters, you have been the best of friends and I love you more than you will ever know. Sam, you will always be my baby brother, I love you! I am grateful for a family filled with love. I have waited patiently to be with God and our son Kenny. Kristina, I know God sent you and Kurt to love and care for me when I needed it most. You have been there to answer every call and help us all. Together, we have learned what it takes to be great, thank you, I love you both! I am grateful to God for a long and happy life filled with joy and blessings. I hope each one of you will think of me when you decorate a tree. Best wishes for a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, for all the years to come! - Janice has entrusted us with her legacy as a loving wife, mother, and sister, as well as a talented artist, kind friend, and inspiring patriot.

In celebration of her life, a service will be held on Friday, December 20, 2024. The Viewing begins at 10:00AM followed by the Funeral Service at 11:30AM, Burial at 12:30PM, and Luncheon at 12:45PM, located at Elam United Methodist Church, 1073 Smithbridge Road, Glen Mills, PA 19342. Photo: Harbor of Refuge Lighthouse - 1908, Art by Janice Talley. Condolences: www.nolanfidale.com.