Martha Scott Wiser Tallent

Martha Scott Wiser Tallent of Pulaski passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19 th at NHC
Healthcare Pulaski. She was born in Giles County on December 16 th , 1930 and was 94 years old.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She never met a stranger
and cherished her friends and was loved in return by so many dear friends.
She was a long-time member of 2 nd Church of Christ in Pulaski. She worked in retail at Reeves
Drug Store and Porter Pharmacy for over 50 years where serving her customers and friends was
her true calling. She was active in Pulaski BPW, Ladies Auxillary of VFW, and VFW of Pulaski
with her husband for many years.
A visitation will be held on Saturday, March 22 nd , 2025 from 11:00am to 2:00pm at Bennett-May
& Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory.
The funeral service will follow at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 22 nd , 2025 in the chapel of
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory.
The burial will take place at Maplewood Cemetery in Pulaski, TN.
Knowing Martha meant knowing her deep love for all animals especially dogs and cats. The
family ask in lieu of flowers to honor Martha, please consider donating to Giles County Humane
Association PO Box 237 Pulaski, TN 38478 or your animal shelter of choice.
Martha was preceded in death by, her husband of 27 years Bill Wiser, and her husband of 30
years Bill Tallent. Her parents, David Nathaniel and Allie Mae Scott. Her sister, Louise Goats
and brother, Robert Earl Scott.
She is survived by,
Daughter, Pam (Ralph) Souders of Pulaski, TN
Granddaughter, Rachel (Keith) Wesseling and great granddaughter, Abigail Ruth Wesseling of
Schaumburg, Illinois.
Her niece, Linda (Edgar) Sumners and nephew, Larry Bailey of Pulaski, TN
Step-daughter, Theresa McGill and step grandchildren, Alex McGill, Andy McGill, Mickey
Tallent, and Chase Tallent. Several step great grandchildren and great nieces and nephews also
survive.
Bennett-May & Pierce Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of the arrangements for
Martha Ruth Scott Wiser Tallent.