Talbott, Mildred "Midge", 92, of Cadiz, passed into Heaven on December 25, 2016 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 1, 1924 in Kenwood, Ohio, a daughter of the late Elmer and Laura Barnhart Dowdle. Midge was employed for many years as librarian/aide at Westgate Elementary School. She enjoyed watching baseball and softball, traveling and spending time with her family. She was known as an excellent cook and homemaker. She was a member of Scott United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Thomas and Franklin Dowdle and her sister, Lillian Bahner. Surviving are her husband of 71 years, James Talbott; two daughters, Karen Talbott of Akron and Kathy (Dr. Gary) Barker of Cadiz; two brothers, Melvin "Tut" Dowdle of Cadiz and James (Martha) Dowdle of Severna Park, MD; and a sister, Jean (Floyd) Stewart of Flushing, OH; two grandchildren, Rev. Ashley (Matthew) Steele of Imperial, PA and Christopher (Ashley) Barker of Cuyahoga Falls, OH; two great grandsons, Theodore and Elliot Steele; brother-in-law, David Talbott of Lake Worth, FL; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Friends may call Thursday, December 29, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Clark-Kirkland Funeral Home, 172 S. Main St., Cadiz, Ohio. Rev. Ashley Steele will officiate. Burial will follow at Cadiz Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The Urban Mission, 301 N. Fifth St., Steubenville, Ohio 43952. Online condolences may be made at www.clark-kirkland.com.
Service
Thursday, December 29, 2016 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States
Service
Thursday, December 29, 2016 1:00 PM
Clark-Kirkland-Barr Funeral Home, Inc.
172 South Main Street Cadiz 4390, United States