Beth Talbert

Mrs. Beth Townsend Talbert, age 86, passed away peacefully at Levine Dickson Hospice in Huntersville on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

The family will receive friends from 11am to 12 pm Saturday, September 21 at First Baptist Church. A funeral service will follow at 12 pm with Pastor Jim Collier officiating. Burial will be held at Carolina Memorial Park.

Mrs. Talbert was born November 5, 1932 in Catawba County, a daughter of the late John Vester Townsend and Laura Hatchet Townsend. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Alice Townsend.

Beth was a retired nurse, having worked at H&M Medical Clinic. She had the gifts of mercy, compassion and service, which she used to have the best career in the world. She also enjoyed reading, loved the family beach trips, and the Christmas season. Every ornament was placed and replaced on the tree until it was just right. Prior to her declining health, she was an active member of First Baptist Church.

Those left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 64 years, Richard “Dick Talbert, Sr.; daughter, Karen Talbert of Kannapolis and son, Richard Talbert, Jr. of Concord.

Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 643, Concord, NC 28026-0643.