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Louise Trotter Wooten Talley
March 9, 1935-September 19, 2017
Raleigh
Louise Trotter Wooten Talley, 82, of Raleigh, North Carolina died September 19, 2017. She was born in Richmond, Virginia on March 9, 1935 to Sterling Dillon and Louise Trotter Wooten. She grew up in Goldsboro, NC. She attended Goldsboro High School and graduated from St. Mary's School in Raleigh. She received an AB in English Literature from Duke University in Durham. She did her graduate work at the Harvard / Radcliffe School of Business Administration in Cambridge, Massachusetts. After graduation, she worked as a Medical Manuscript Editor at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, Mass. and at her father's own Wooten Oil and Fuel Company in Goldsboro.
In Raleigh, while working as a Financial Aid Counselor in Student Employment at NC State College, she met her future husband, Dr. Banks C. Talley Jr. They were married in Goldsboro and then settled in Raleigh. For many years, she ran a successful travel business called ArtTours of Raleigh, which specialized in Mother/Daughter trips to New York and London.
Louise was an accomplished French chef having studied with Simone Beck and Louisette Bertholle who co-authored "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" with Julia Child. In her youth, she spent many summers at Camp Merrie-Woode in Sapphire Valley, NC. She loved tennis, swimming in the ocean and taking long walks at her beloved Atlantic Beach. She was an ardent world traveler, reader and gardener. She especially loved England, Ireland, Scotland, Paris, Spain, Greece, Portugal and sailing on the Sea Cloud. Two travel highlights were seeing the Great Pyramids of Egypt and the Taj Mahal in India
with her lifelong companion Banks. Her favorite US cities were always New York and San Francisco. The MET and MOMA were two of her regular stops in NYC. Louise was a patron of the arts and historic preservation and loyally supported the NC Museum of Art, the Friends of the Gallery at NC State University (which became Arts NC State), the NC Symphony, Thompson Theater, the Joel Lane House (especially the Garden Committee), Mordecai House, the NC Museum of History and the NCSU Friends of the Library. She served as a member of the Junior League of Raleigh, as a Board member of the North Carolina Art Society and as the Chairman of the Wake County Committee of the Colonial Dames of America. On the state level, she served as
Vice President from the East and Lady of Dumbarton. She was also a longtime member of St. Michaels Church, the Olla Podrida Book Club, the NC Botanical Garden and the Carolina Country Club. She served several terms on the Botanical Garden board and led seven English Garden Tours to raise money for the garden's special programs.
Louise is survived by her husband of 54 years, Dr. Banks C. Talley Jr. of Raleigh; her daughter Sterling Talley Wheless (Jim) of Raleigh; her son Banks C. Talley III (Noelle) of Raleigh; her daughter Mary Louise Talley Wright of Raleigh; and by her five grandchildren; James Harris Wheless III, Banks Wooten Wheless, Cooper Talley Wheless, Rebecca Selby Talley and Rainey Olivia Wright, who affectionately called her "Jellybean Grandmommy" and "Gigi." She is also survived by her brother S. Dillon Wooten Jr. (Sue) of Goldsboro; and her three nieces: Carol Wooten Exum (Jay), Susan
Wooten Sumner (Rick) and Mildred Louise Wooten.
Her parents and her stepmother, Bertha Shepherd Wooten predeceased her.
A memorial service will be held at St. Michael's Episcopal Church, 1520 Canterbury Rd., Raleigh, NC on Monday, September 25, 2017 at 2:00 pm. The interment will be held in the church Memorial Garden. A reception will be held in the church Parish Hall for all attendees, following the services.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: The National Society
of the Colonial Dames of America in the State of North Carolina, Wake Committee, 2107 Fairview Road, Raleigh, NC 27608.
Arrangements by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, Saint Mary's St., Raleigh.
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October 24, 2017
Condolences to the Family. We enjoy seeing Mrs Talley for many years, we will miss her. Sincerely Dr Brian Kelleher and staff
September 29, 2017
Dearest Banks, Ed and I are so sad to hear that Louise passed away. Our hearts go out to you and your family. May no more harm come to you. Darliene and Ed Woolner
September 27, 2017
we are so very sorry for her loss, but grateful for the wonderful life led.
Ron and Liz Kanof Levine
September 26, 2017
Julie Haire
Condolences to the Talley family - Mary Louise, Banks and Sterling and their families. Mrs. Talley was a sweet, strong, kindhearted, gracious woman - may she rest in peace.
September 25, 2017
John Claydon
I am so sorry for your loss. Mrs Talley was always so kind and gracious to me. She was a truly kind soul and will be missed. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
September 24, 2017
Donna Blasko
I am so sorry for your loss Sterling. Know that you & your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 24, 2017
Rob Southern
Thoughts and prayers to the entire Talley family. A truly remarkable lady. Blessings
September 24, 2017
Camilla May
The Talley's took me "under their wing" in getting to know Raleigh and the community better. Mrs. Talley was like a second mother to me and welcomed me into their beautiful home so many times through her kindness and graciousness. The world is a better place for having known her.
September 24, 2017
Mary Louise Talley Wright
September 22, 2017
Shane and Amy Wright
Sending our sincerest condolences and love to you all. It was such a joy to meet The Talleys on several occasions over the past few years. They both were so hospitable and gracious to our family. Mrs. Talley was a true southern lady with charm and grace. May God comfort Mr. Talley and his family during this time of loss.
September 22, 2017
David and Jeanne Smoot
Sincere condolences to Banks and all the family.
September 22, 2017
Mason
Losing a loved one is never easy, but our loving God promises to give you the strength and courage you'll need to endure, and to cope with the pain of your loss. (Isaiah 40:29) At Hosea 13:14 he promises to empty the graves of our loved ones. Our tears of pain will be replaced with tears of joy! Until His promise is realized - may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief!
September 22, 2017
Deepest sympathies to all of the Talley family. Louise will be very missed. Barbara Palmour (Cary, NC)
September 22, 2017
Pamela Yelverton
Louise was always such an elegant and charming person. It was a pleasure to know her through my work at the NC Symphony with her husband, Dr. Banks Talley. I offer my condolences to her entire family. I wish you all peace.
September 22, 2017
Woody Woodard
Condolences to all the family, so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories of delivering the mail to 2511 for many years and having conversations with you all. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
September 21, 2017
Clifton Pickett
So sorry for the loss of your Mother. Hope Banks is OK, I know you will all miss her tremendously. Family is everything cousins! Love to all 3 children, and the grandchildren. All the Beallmont kin send their best regards in this time of loss!
Cliff Pickett
September 21, 2017
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