Marion Lee Talley Connelly, age 59, of Fayetteville, TN, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. A native of Fayetteville, TN, Marion was the daughter of the late Rex and Patsy Henson Talley.
Marion was a 1985 graduate of Lincoln County High School and earned an Accounting degree from Middle Tennessee State University, where she was also a cheerleader. She made a lifetime career at Old Time Pottery, starting her employment there while in college.
Marion is survived by her loving husband of 32 years, Kevin Clark Connelly; her precious sons, Caleb Austin Connelly and Jacob Henson Connelly of Fayetteville, TN; her sister, Pam (Mike) Storey of Columbia, TN; her nephews, Ryan (Lauren) Storey, Brent (Heather) Storey, Tyler (Brittain) Storey, and Chase (Renee) Hooten; along with numerous family members and dear friends.
In addition to her parents, Marion was preceded in death by her sister, Kimberly Ann (Talley) Hooten, as well as her grandparents, Charles and Lyndall Talley and Ellis and Annette Henson.
Although Marion’s time here was short, she cherished every day while enjoying being a loving wife and mother, celebrating life to the fullest with a multitude of friends, and always sharing a beautiful smile and a kind heart with all she touched.
Visitation for Marion Connelly will be conducted Friday, October 9, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Higgins Funeral Home in Fayetteville, TN. The Celebration of Life service will begin at 2:00 p.m. immediately following visitation. Burial will follow in Rose Hill Cemetery in Fayetteville, TN.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Marion Connelly to Rose Hill Cemetery, P.O. Box 270, Fayetteville, TN 37334, or in memory of Marion Connelly to the Lupus Research Alliance (www.lupusresearch.org).
Higgins Funeral Home is privileged to offer comfort, care, and support to the family of Marion Lee Talley Connelly.
Kevin, Pam,
Grew up loving all the Talley ladies.
Gwen got to know and love you as adults.
So sorry for such a great loss.
God bless all the family.
Love and prayers to all of you
Gwen and Scott Shelton
Kevin, I am so sorry for your loss, my prayers go out to you and your family as you go through this difficult time. May your wife rest in peace.
Kevin and family, we are so deeply sorry for your loss. Marion was one of the sweetest and kindest people we’ve ever met. We will continue praying for you all.
I am so sorry . I drove the Cheerleaders to all the away games while she was at LCHS.. She was one of the prettiest .girls that ever went thru that school . . She was so sweet and a good friend to my cousin Tammy who cheered with her . It breath my heart she has passed.
Kevin, so very sorry to hear about Marion.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons during this difficult time.
Kevin, I have kept up with your career and I have always been proud that I knew you as a young man. I am so sorry for your loss. I have know all the Talley family for 50 years or more. I will offer a prayer for you and your family to have the peace that only God can bring to you. I remember the Talley girls when they were growing up and Rex and Patsy so well. Again, I offer you my deepest condolences for the loss of Marion.
Kevin, our hearts are so saddened to hear of your beautiful wife passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sons during this sad time. Love you. Susan & Ron Arrick
Kevin. Jacob and Caleb, So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family. Mark and Cindy Gibson and Zaden Lewter
Kevin and family,
I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Marion was such a dear friend and bright light during high school when we first met, and her warmth and spirit clearly stayed with her throughout her entire life.
It was always a joy to catch up at reunions and hear about the beautiful life and family you built together. Holding you, your sons, and your extended family close in my thoughts as you navigate this heartbreak.
Tammy & Keith Brandon
Kevin & family, so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and may God comfort and heal your broken hearts. Marion was kind and loving to those she knew. Such a beautiful woman.
Annie Ruth and I were saddened to learn of Marion’s passing. May God give the family comfort during this difficult time. 🙏🙏
Marion was such a joyful soul and beautiful inside and out. Our hearts are breaking for you Kevin and you boys and all of the family. Our sympathy is with you and all of us who were blessed to have shared this life with her.
We are so very sorry for your loss; God bless the family!
Marion was a lifelong classmate. We enter kindergarten together and graduated together. Only the institutions we chose for college separated or education paths. The same for Kevin. My sincere condolences to her family. Class of ’85 some of the best, many Christ Followers!
Kevin, Caleb and Jacob we are so sorry for the loss of Marion. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe, Pam, Tyler and Trey Anderson
Kevin and family, so sorry for your loss. Such a precious person. Praying for God’s comfort during this time
I am so sorry to hear about Marion’s passing. Prayers are with the family. God bless, Janice & Brent Gregory
Sending prayers to Kevin and family. Marion was such a sweet beautiful friend and classmate. .