Helen Tallent Neal, 77, of Franklin, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.
Born in Macon County, Helen was the daughter of the late R.L. and Lucille Cunningham Tallent. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Tallent. Helen enjoyed working in her garden with her flowers and watching the hummingbirds. She loved everyone, especially her nieces and nephews.
She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Doug; one brother, Kalen Tallent of Franklin; four sisters, Loleta Hodnett of Willow Spring, Shirley Cope, Joyce Tallent and Katrina “Tinker” Dehart, all of Franklin; sister-in-law, Tina Tallent of Franklin; her numerous nieces and nephews, who loved her dearly, great nieces, nephews, and cousins, also survive.
A graveside service was held at 2 p.m. on Friday, September 10, at Windy Gap Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Mark Bishop officiated.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Windy Gap Baptist Church Cemetery.
Online condolences can be made at www.maconfuneralhome.com.