Brooks Talley

Frankfort – Brooks Hayman Talley finished his earthly journey on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at 89 years of age. Services will be held at First Christian Church on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Meredith Siler and Dr. Bill Kincaid officiating. Burial will follow at Frankfort Cemetery. The family will receive friends at First Christian Church from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Mr. Talley was born in Paris, Kentucky on July 22, 1934, to the late Howard D. and Amanda Davis Talley. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, assigned to the ammunition ship, USS Firedrake. Following his service, the Talley’s moved to Frankfort. Brooks retired from the Legislative Research Commission after many years of service to the State of Kentucky. Brooks loved his family, University of Kentucky basketball, and serving others. He was an amazingly active member of First Christian Church for nearly 60 years, and spent countless hours visiting shut-ins and hospitalized congregation members. He also volunteered at the Thorn Hill Education Center. Anyone who met Brooks would likely agree that he was one of the kindest, most considerate, and gentle souls one could ever meet – what a wonderful testament to a life well-lived. Brooks and his wife, Monnie, were inseparable partners for 61 years, until her passing on August 29, 2018. Together they had four sons, David Talley, Mike Talley, Brian Talley, and Pat Talley (Patty). In addition to his sons, “Gran Gran” is survived by his grandchildren, David Lee Talley (Kate); Eric Talley (Nicole), Morgan Gilbert (Kevin), Brooke Talley, Christopher Talley, Viviana Cruz, Kindall Talley, Maria Cruz, Brittany Talley and Douglas Talley; and great grandchildren, Brandon, Adam, and Emerald Talley, and Kaydence Gilbert. In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Wayne Talley. Serving as pallbearers will be David Lee Talley, Brandon Talley, Adam Talley, Eric Talley, Christopher Talley, and Douglas Talley. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made to the First Christian Memorial Fund, 316 Ann Street, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601. Arrangements are under the direction of Harrod Brothers Funeral Home & Crematory.

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Brooks Talley

July 22, 1934 - November 15, 2023