Ollie Jean Crenshaw Talley

 

 

Salem, SC — Ollie Jean Crenshaw Talley, 82, wife of the late Jerry Ralph Talley of Salem, SC, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023, at Cottingham Hospice House of Seneca, SC.

 

A native of Salem, SC, Ollie Jean was the daughter of the late Ralph William Crenshaw and Dorothy Mathis Crenshaw. She retired from Clemson University. Ollie Jean was a lover of her flowers and plants that adorned her yard for many years. She accompanied her husband on many classic Chevrolet car shows and supported the Clemson Tigers. She loved the many beach trips and Pigeon Forge trips that they often took with family and friends.

 

She is survived by her brothers: Darrell Crenshaw of Easley, SC, and Ricky Crenshaw of Greenville, SC; sisters: Jackie Crenshaw Broome of Easley, SC, Sandra Crenshaw Davis of Easley, SC, Darlene Crenshaw Revis of Greenville, SC; brother-in- law: Len Talley (Jackie) of Salem, SC; and multiple nieces and nephews.

 

In addition to her husband and parents, Ollie Jean was preceded in death by her son: Jeffrey Ralph Talley; brothers: Thomas “Tommy” Crenshaw of Greenville, SC, and Steven “Steve” Crenshaw of Easley, SC; sisters: Geraldine Crenshaw Reed of Salem, SC, Evelyn Crenshaw Allen of Pickens, SC, and Anne Crenshaw Allen; niece: Jeannie Reed Wilson of Columbia, SC; and sister-in-law: Doris Virginia Talley of Salem, SC.

 

Per Ollie’s wishes, no visitation will be held. A private service will be held at the graveside at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Cottingham Hospice House in Ollie Jean’s family name (Crenshaw).

 

Ollie Jean Crenshaw Talley will be buried beside her beloved son, Jeffrey, at Oconee Memorial Park in Seneca, SC.

 

A special thank you to Ashley Faltermeier, Gwen A. Crumley (who was at Ollie’s side when she passed), Dr. Jaymi Meyers for making her comfortable, and the entire staff at Cottingham House for making the transition for Ollie Jean a smooth and peaceful one.