Lauren Marie Talley

Lauren Marie Talley, 64, of Victoria, Virginia and formerly of White Plains, Maryland, went to be with her family and animals in heaven on January 4, 2026. She was the mother of the late Joseph Devon Jones and daughter of the late Shirley Ann Finocchiaro. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Talley; daughter, Amber Jones; grandson, Noah Norwood; father, Richard Finocchiaro; two stepdaughters, Rachel Talley and Jaclyn Orchard (Chad); stepson, Ryan Talley (Lacey); 11 step-grandchildren; brother Richard ‘Ricky’ Finocchiaro, Jr. (Margaret); sister, Victoria French (Skip); step-brother, Ernest Pedersen; stepsister, Cindy Pedersesn; and extended family and friends. Lauren grew up in White Plains, Maryland and graduated from Thomas Stone High School. She loved all animals and was truly dedicated to their care. She fostered many animals and worked with animal rescues and rehabilitation, nursing many animals back to health. She will always be remembered as the animal advocate. The family will receive friends Monday, January 12, 2026 at the Staples Funeral Home in Victoria, VA from 12 until start of services at 1PM. Interment to follow at the Lakeview Cemetery, Victoria. In lieu of flowers please consider memorial donations to the Victoria Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 1419, Victoria, Virginia 23974.