Gilda Rector Talmon, 82, of Rutherford College, passed away at home on Sunday, March 17, 2024, following a period of declining health.
Gilda was born on April 7, 1941, in McDowell County, a daughter of the late Horace Russell Rector and Francis McCracken Rector. Gilda was a devoted member of the Women of the Moose for many years. She loved tending to her flowers.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in passing by a sister, Janice Bailey.
Those left to cherish her memory include her husband of sixty-four years, George Talmon of Rutherford College; daughter, Donna Grady and husband Tony Grady of Rutherford College; granddaughters, Summer Thompson and husband Brandon Thompson of Morganton and Jillian Schollaert and husband Evan Schollaert; great-grandson, Jess Evan Schollaert of Southport, NC; grandson, Tony Grady II and fiancé Caroline Pierce; niece, Heather Waters and husband Kevin Waters of Rutherford College; great-niece, Gracie Waters; great-nephew, Avery Waters; and longtime friend, Brenda Pittman.
A Private Family Graveside will be held at Burke Memorial Park with Rev. Tony Halford officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Carolina Caring Catawba Valley Hospice House at 3975 Robinson Road, Newton, NC 28658.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservices.com.
Heritage Funeral Service & Crematory is assisting the Talmon family.