Gladiola Askins

Talley

Mrs. Gladiola Askins Story was born July 4, 1943, to the union of Otis Askins and Naola Askins in Griffin, Georgia.

Mrs. Gladiola Askins-Talley accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age and joined Eighth Street Baptist Church. She received her formal education in the Griffin Georgia School System.

Ms. Gladiola Askins met the love of her life, Mr. John Oscar Talley, Jr., and was united in holy matrimony in December 1958. Their union was blessed with six children. Gladiola was employed at Southern Mills for many years, until she became a stay-at-home mom. In her leisure time she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

On Saturday, March 16, 2024, Mrs. Gladiola Askins-Talley's name was called, and she answered and was free from all sickness and pain. Rest now in peace and comfort, your journey has ended, battle fought, and victory won. She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis Askins, and Naola Askins; daughters, Diana Talley-Barlow, and Rozaline Talley; sister, Katherine Askins; and great grandson, Cederrius JaQuan Hastings,

Mrs. Gladiola Askins Talley leaves a lasting legacy, full of loving memories her loving and devoted husband, John Oscar Talley, Sr., her daughter, Naola Coggins; three sons, John Oscar Talley, III. Timothy Bernard Talley, and Calvin James Talley; her siblings, James Askins, Joyce Daniels, and Ernestine Askins; seven (7) grandchildren, fifteen (15) great grandchildren, and five (5) great great grandchildren. She also leaves a host of other relatives and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 20, 2024, from 4:00 Pm - 6:00 PM at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration of her life will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at 1:00 PM in the Chapel at Burden's Funeral Home. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Griffin Memorial Gardens. Rev. Alfred Jester will officiate and Rev. Keith Daniel is the Eulogist.