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IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Sallie Mae
Tarrence
July 2, 1922 – September 7, 2013
Obituary
Sallie Mae Tarrence, daughter of the late Bennie Torrence and Annie Walker, was born July 2, 1922 in Calhoun County near Leary, Georgia. When she was two weeks old, her mother passed away. At the death of her mother, she was reared by her grandparents, Lucy Walker and Wiley Walker, in Newton, Georgia.
She attended school in Baker County until she was in the third grade. From the fourth grade through college, she attended school in Albany, Georgia. She attended high school at what was then Madison High School now Monroe Comprehensive High School. After finishing Madison High, being inspired by her mother who was also a teacher, she attended Albany State College now Albany State University.
After completing Albany State College with a B.S. degree, Ms. Tarrence attended Fort Valley State College now Fort Valley University, Florida A&M University, and other different schools.
Ms. Tarrence's teaching career started in 1942. She spent forty-seven years in the classroom retiring in 1989. After retiring, Ms. Tarrence worked eleven years in the classroom as a substitute teacher and with assistant principals, and other school staff. Ms. Tarrence enjoyed her teaching experience. She was the coach of the girls basketball team where many championships were won. Ms. Tarrence taught mathematics and other subjects and was also the librarian for a while. She was appointed as an assistant principal; however, her athletic coaching was what she enjoyed most, especially track and basketball.
At an early age, she confessed Christ and united with the New Salem C.M.E. Church where she was a member for over fifty years. At New Salem, she was the president of the Missionary Board, choir member, delegate to the Albany-Thomasville District Conference, Stewardess, Church Steward Board, church secretary, church Mother. Ms. Tarrence was very faithful at New Salem C.M.E. Church until her health failed. Ms. Tarrence was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
In addition of her parents and grandparents, Ms. Tarrence was preceded in death by a son, Robert James Walker, Sr; and two brothers, Benjamin Torrence and Bobby Joe Torrence.
She departed this life on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Palmyra Nursing Home in Albany, Georgia.
She leaves to cherish her memories, three grandsons, Robert James Walker, Jr. (Irina) of Jersey City, New Jersey, Eric Walker (Deon) of Marietta, Georgia, Kristopher Walker (Alecia) of Albany, Georgia; two granddaughters, Keryl Gasque (Anthony) of Fairburn, Georgia, Jessica Allen (Nathan) of Powder Spring, Georgia; nine great grandchildren, Ryeshia Walker of McDonough, Georgia, Paige Walker of Albany, Georgia, Cameron Walker and Bryson Walker of Marietta, Georgia, Jayden Gasque and Jaxon Gasque of Fairburn, Georgia, Jada Allen and Jordan Allen of Powder Spring, Georgia, Sydney Walker of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; one great-great grandchild, Drew Walker of Albany, Georgia; two brothers, Edward Torrence (Mary Ann) of Springfield, Virginia, Lawrence Torrence (Mary Doris) of Wilmington, Delaware; three sisters, Beaulah Babbs and Edith Jackson of Mount Dora, Florida, Joyce Warren of McDonough, Georgia; a niece, Dorothy Daniels of Albany, Georgia; other relatives and friends.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE
The funeral service of Sallie Mae Tarrence, will be conducted Saturday, September 14, 2013, at 12:00 noon, at New Salem C.M.E. Church, 2517 Patmos Milford Highway, Newton, Georgia. Reverend Willie Wade will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial
Weep not for me though I am gone;
into that gentle night.
Grieve if you will but not for long,
upon my soul's sweet flight.
I am at peace,
my soul's at rest.
There is no need for tears.
For with you love I was so blessed;
for all those many years.
There is no pain,
I suffer not,
The fear now is all gone.
Put now these things out of your thoughts.
In your memory I live on.
Remember not my fight for breath;
remember not the strife.
Please do not dwell upon my death,
but celebrate my life.
Love you always,
Sallie Mae
She attended school in Baker County until she was in the third grade. From the fourth grade through college, she attended school in Albany, Georgia. She attended high school at what was then Madison High School now Monroe Comprehensive High School. After finishing Madison High, being inspired by her mother who was also a teacher, she attended Albany State College now Albany State University.
After completing Albany State College with a B.S. degree, Ms. Tarrence attended Fort Valley State College now Fort Valley University, Florida A&M University, and other different schools.
Ms. Tarrence's teaching career started in 1942. She spent forty-seven years in the classroom retiring in 1989. After retiring, Ms. Tarrence worked eleven years in the classroom as a substitute teacher and with assistant principals, and other school staff. Ms. Tarrence enjoyed her teaching experience. She was the coach of the girls basketball team where many championships were won. Ms. Tarrence taught mathematics and other subjects and was also the librarian for a while. She was appointed as an assistant principal; however, her athletic coaching was what she enjoyed most, especially track and basketball.
At an early age, she confessed Christ and united with the New Salem C.M.E. Church where she was a member for over fifty years. At New Salem, she was the president of the Missionary Board, choir member, delegate to the Albany-Thomasville District Conference, Stewardess, Church Steward Board, church secretary, church Mother. Ms. Tarrence was very faithful at New Salem C.M.E. Church until her health failed. Ms. Tarrence was also a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
In addition of her parents and grandparents, Ms. Tarrence was preceded in death by a son, Robert James Walker, Sr; and two brothers, Benjamin Torrence and Bobby Joe Torrence.
She departed this life on Saturday, September 7, 2013, at Palmyra Nursing Home in Albany, Georgia.
She leaves to cherish her memories, three grandsons, Robert James Walker, Jr. (Irina) of Jersey City, New Jersey, Eric Walker (Deon) of Marietta, Georgia, Kristopher Walker (Alecia) of Albany, Georgia; two granddaughters, Keryl Gasque (Anthony) of Fairburn, Georgia, Jessica Allen (Nathan) of Powder Spring, Georgia; nine great grandchildren, Ryeshia Walker of McDonough, Georgia, Paige Walker of Albany, Georgia, Cameron Walker and Bryson Walker of Marietta, Georgia, Jayden Gasque and Jaxon Gasque of Fairburn, Georgia, Jada Allen and Jordan Allen of Powder Spring, Georgia, Sydney Walker of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; one great-great grandchild, Drew Walker of Albany, Georgia; two brothers, Edward Torrence (Mary Ann) of Springfield, Virginia, Lawrence Torrence (Mary Doris) of Wilmington, Delaware; three sisters, Beaulah Babbs and Edith Jackson of Mount Dora, Florida, Joyce Warren of McDonough, Georgia; a niece, Dorothy Daniels of Albany, Georgia; other relatives and friends.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE
The funeral service of Sallie Mae Tarrence, will be conducted Saturday, September 14, 2013, at 12:00 noon, at New Salem C.M.E. Church, 2517 Patmos Milford Highway, Newton, Georgia. Reverend Willie Wade will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial
Weep not for me though I am gone;
into that gentle night.
Grieve if you will but not for long,
upon my soul's sweet flight.
I am at peace,
my soul's at rest.
There is no need for tears.
For with you love I was so blessed;
for all those many years.
There is no pain,
I suffer not,
The fear now is all gone.
Put now these things out of your thoughts.
In your memory I live on.
Remember not my fight for breath;
remember not the strife.
Please do not dwell upon my death,
but celebrate my life.
Love you always,
Sallie Mae
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