Edith Carmen Dahinden-Talley, age 78, passed away peacefully in Gainesville, Georgia on December 13, 2020. She was born July 4, 1942 in the Republic of Panama to Anton and Maria Josephina Dahinden.
Edith lived a vibrant life and traveled far and wide—from Central America, to Europe and throughout the United States, with her family spread out as well. Edith was a great conversationalist and found her calling later in life working in both Habersham and Hall county, Georgia with the Migrant Education Unit. After her retirement, she and her husband, Russell Wayne Talley (formerly of Highlands, North Carolina) moved back to Panama taking her parents, where she cared for them until their passing, as well as the passing of her husband Russell.
Edith is survived by her sister Rosmarie Schöni (Switzerland); her brother Antonio Alois Dahinden, (Rep. of Panama); her brother Antonio Dahinden (Cornelia, GA); her daughter and husband Wanda & Dorsey Munson (Elko, Nevada); her son and his wife John & Michelle Vest (Glendora, California); her step-son and his wife Darrell & Tammara Talley (Franklin, North Carolina); grandchildren Terry Munson, Angela Munson, Louis Vest and William Vest; and, great-granddaughter Keina Munson.
The family would also like to acknowledge and thank her long-time friends Joyce and Mike Tench in Cornelia, Georgia for their friendship and continued support during Edith’s life and travels.
Edith will be interned with her husband and parents in Parroquia Santuario Nacional del Corazón de María (National Shrine Parish of the Heart of Mary), Panama City, Republic of Panama. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you remember your times with her fondly.
The Staff of Central Cremation Services is honored to support the family of Edith Talley with End of Life Services.
Dear Grandma Talley,
Whenever I think of you, I am reminded of your warm hugs, fun-loving personality, and infectious smile. I will always cherish the times you spent with my family, our trip to Yellowstone when I was a kid, & especially when we got to visit you in Panama. I always thought the good jokes & big feet came from my dad, but I guess you were the one who passed those along first. Even though you were taken from this world too soon, I'm so grateful to have known you well into my life. Until we meet again,
William