Vivian Talbert

Vivian Edwards Talbert, 84, of Albemarle passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at Atrium Health Stanly.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM at Edwards Funeral Home in Norwood. Brandi Edwards will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. 

Vivian was born on February 2, 1942 to the late Hubert Beagle and Geneva Lee Edwards.

She was a devoted member of Union Chapel Methodist Church serving in their Missions Program.  Vivian was a volunteer member of the Stanly County Christian Ministry serving at both the Food Table in Albemarle and Norwood location. She also volunteered for the Back Pack program providing after school meals for Elementary School as well as for the Girl Scouts of America for over 30 years, particularly the Hornets Nest Council. She was also the Chair for the Pray Shaw Ministry at Union Chapel.  Vivian enjoyed the Thursday morning Bible Study at Parkway House Restaurant. She was one of Elvis’ biggest fans, and on two of her birthdays, she was serenaded by an Elvis impersonator.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Terry Brown Talbert, grandchild Abigail Slater and her siblings: Benji Edwards, Leon Edwards, Don Edwards, and Jean Webb.

She is survived by her children: Sharon Taylor, Michael Beachum (Cindy), and Angie Slater (Chris), grandchildren: Heather Poythress (Robby), Nicki Mauldin (David), Dudley Beachum (Kianna), Jennie Slater, and Ian Slater, great-grandchildren: Skylar, Drake, Connor, Olive, MacKenzie, and Raylin, her sister Miriam Evans, and numerous nieces and nephews.

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