Brenda Kay Ridenhour Talbert, age 62 of Albemarle, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2012 at CMC-NE The family will receive friends at Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle on Monday, February 13 from 5:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The funeral service will follow at 7:00 PM in the chapel, officiated by Rev. Paul Pickler. Mrs. Talbert was born in Stanly County on November 30, 1949, to the late Benjamin David Ridenhour and the late Phronie Marie Melton. She is survived by her husband of 44 years, Willie Ray Talbert; a son, Billy Talbert of Richfield; two daughters, Paula Burris of New London and Julie Talbert of Albemarle; four brothers, Pinkey Ridenhour of Richfield, Johnny Baker of Mooresville, Ray Baker of New London and Brian Baker of Millingport; a sister, Barbara Frick of Albemarle; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1901 Brunswick Ave, Suite 100, Charlotte, N. C. 28207-1897 Hartsell Funeral Home of Albemarle is serving the Talbert family.