Curtiss J Talley Obituary
We bid farewell to Curtiss J Talley of Memphis, Tennessee, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 6, 2025 at the age of 85. Curtiss touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Curtis Tally (Mary) and Jessie Draper (Rucker); his grandparents, Derone and Lilly Tally; his daughter Chemberly Talley-Forbes; his granddaughter Autumn Bella; and his siblings, Anne Dell Anderson, Katherine Lawrence, Gloria Jean Watkins, Gary Draper, Tony Tally and Ronnie Draper.
He is survived by: his wife Corene Talley; his children, Chrystal Gallien (Christopher) and Curtiss Carlos Talley; his grandchildren, Anjel Echols, Josiah Forbes, Sha'ona Hughes (Jarvis) and Shon Coleman; his great grandchild Aubrey Hughes; and his siblings, Debra Draper Lee, Charlene Calhoun, Brenda Martin, Jaqueline Jennings, Florene Yvette LeSeur and Earl Draper.
Visitation was held on Thursday, February 13th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the St Augustine Church (1169 Kerr Ave, Memphis, TN 38106). A celebration of life was held on Friday, February 14th 2025 at 10:30 AM at the Immaculate Conception (1695 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38104).
As a deacon at St. Augustine Catholic Church in his later years, he found joy in ministering to others through prayer, service, and acts of charity.
