AVA (SMITH) TALBOTT

Mrs. Ava Bow (Smith) Talbott of Burkesville, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky, having attained the age of 99 years, 9 months, and 20 days. She was born in the Bow Community of Cumberland County, Kentucky on Friday, August 13, 1926, the daughter of Finis Fillmore & Lucille (Bow) Smith. She was of the Methodist Faith, lifelong member of Liberty Methodist Church, a fine Christian lady who enjoyed reading her bible, gardening, cooking and volunteering at the Feed My Sheep food pantry. She was a graduate of Burkesville High School, received her Degree in Pharmacy in 1950 from the University of Kentucky. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roscoe Clemmon Talbott; siblings, Nellie Williams, W. Bennett Smith, Gladys Choate, Marvin Smith, Betty Aizawa, Sam Smith, Curt Smith, Mattie Jennings, Finis Smith, Jr., Sallie Williams, Beulah Smith & Mary Abston.

She is survived by her daughter, Jenny Bow Talbott, grandson, David Lane Talbott, both of Lexington, Kentucky; sister, Ruth Smith Sewell of Owensboro, Kentucky; brother, Phillip (& Faye) Smith of Guntersville, Alabama; and several nieces & nephews.

The funeral service was conducted on Monday, June 8, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. in the Memory Chapel of Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky with Bro. Gary Cash & Judge David Williams officiating. Burial was in the Peolia Cemetery in Clinton County, Kentucky. Casket Bearers were Jeff Melton, William Sewell, Mark Brewington, David McDaniels, Greg Wells, and Parker Scott. In lieu of flowers, contributions appreciated to The Liberty Methodist Church c/o Kathy Groce Treasuer at 735 Capps Street, in Burkesville Kentucky, 42717.

Norris-New Funeral Home in Burkesville, Kentucky was honored to be in charge of all the arrangements.

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