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Michelle Yvonne “Shelly” Parfrey Talton

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Birth	:	20 Jan 1969 Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota, USA
Death	:	1 Oct 2006 Buffalo, Harding County, South Dakota, USA
Burial	:	Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.3838997, -94.4291992
Description	:	Michelle "Shelly" Yvonne Talton passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at her home in Buffalo with her husband, Garrett at her side. Shelly was born January 20, 1969 in Belle Fourche, SD to Lyle and Gail (Tennant) Parfrey. She grew up in Buffalo, SD where she attended school, graduating from Harding County High School in 1987. Shelly married Garrett Talton on October 8, 1988 in Ephrata, WA. They lived in California and Washington for a year and a half and then moved to Buffalo in June of 1989, where they have made their home since. Shelly lived life to... Read More	Michelle "Shelly" Yvonne Talton passed away on Sunday, October 1, 2006 at her home in Buffalo with her husband, Garrett at her side. Shelly was born January 20, 1969 in Belle Fourche, SD to Lyle and Gail (Tennant) Parfrey. She grew up in Buffalo, SD where she attended school, graduating from Harding County High School in 1987. Shelly married Garrett Talton on October 8, 1988 in Ephrata, WA. They lived in California and Washington for a year and a half and then moved to Buffalo in June of 1989, where they have made their home since. Shelly lived life to the fullest. She was only three years old when she was asked how much chocolate topping she wanted on her ice cream. She said, "just too much." She loved to work and took delight in surprising everyone with her big hair and unique wardrobe. Her sense of humor and naturally outgoing personality made her job in public, fun for everyone who knew her. Shelly was an excellent cook and loved to try new recipes and foods. She was admired by many for her artistic talents, which included quilting, ceramics, oil painting, charcoal drawings and calligraphy. Her arts and crafts were intricate and highly detailed. She loved animals and "doctored" many back to health. Shelly enjoyed playing the piano. She was talented in so many ways and always greeted a visitor with a friendly welcome smile. She was diagnosed with diabetes in 1985. She faced the disease with optimism and courage. She never gave up and her sense of humor carried her through many difficult days. Shelly overcame huge setbacks and her determination to keep a positive attitude was truly amazing. Shelly was baptized at the Grand River Lutheran Church in Buffalo, SD and accepted the Lord in May 1989. Survivors include her loving husband, Garrett Talton, Buffalo, SD; her parents, Gail (Tom Johnson) Parfrey, Buffalo, SD and Lyle (Monica) Parfrey, Buffalo, SD; her brother, Jedd "Charlie Brown" (Marilyn) Parfrey, Buffalo, SD and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Martin and Helen Tennant and her paternal grandparents, Junior and Dorothy Parfrey. Funeral Services for Michelle "Shelly" Yvonne Talton, 37 of Buffalo, SD will be at the Grand River Lutheran Church in Buffalo, SD with Pastor Loyd Veal and Pastor Art Weitschat officiating. Interment will follow in the family lot in the Buffalo Cemetery at Buffalo, SD. Arrangements are under the direction of the Stevenson Funeral Home of Baker, MT.

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Michelle Yvonne “Shelly” Parfrey Talton's memorial is located at: Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA.
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Michelle Yvonne “Shelly” Parfrey Talton death on 1 Oct 2006 in Buffalo, Harding County, South Dakota, USA
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Latitude: 35.3838997
Longitude: -94.4291992

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Lyle Mikal “Nate” Parfrey

(1947 - 2013)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Fort Smith National Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3838997, -94.4291992

2. Saint John Episcopal Church Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3895490, -94.4234350

3. Immaculate Conception Catholic Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3828960, -94.4184930

4. First Presbyterian Church Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3849900, -94.4182700

5. First United Methodist Church Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3834560, -94.4150440

6. Jewish Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3757000, -94.4176000

7. Calvary Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3764000, -94.4167023

8. Goddard United Methodistb Church Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3720830, -94.4129730

9. Oak Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3694000, -94.4017029

10. Christ the King Catholic Church Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3641970, -94.4045960

11. Saint Bartholomew Episcopal Church Garden
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3571380, -94.3945150

12. Saint Scholastica Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3700890, -94.3842790

13. Woodlawn Memorial Park
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3443300, -94.4329000

14. Stromberg Family Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3392160, -94.4309880

15. Rose Lawn Park Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3917007, -94.3700027

16. RoseLawn Park Columbarium
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3917000, -94.3700000

17. Holy Cross Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3978004, -94.3685989

18. Washington Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4095980, -94.3713360

19. Falconer Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3374810, -94.3939300

20. Elmwood Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3276430, -94.4112720

21. Nolon Springs Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4291992, -94.3843994

22. Forest Park Cemetery
Fort Smith, Sebastian County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4261017, -94.3719025

23. Dora Cemetery
Van Buren, Crawford County, USA
Coordinate: 35.4493350, -94.4394630

24. Shady Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Muldrow, Sequoyah County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3947100, -94.5135400