Patricia Jean Malone Tallent, 58, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015 at Sweetwater Hospital in Sweetwater, TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Ross and Ruby Mae Moses Malone; brother, Richard Dale Malone. She is survived by her children; Crystal Ross and husband Chris, Joshua Wilson and friend Lisa Sasscer all of Knoxville; grandchildren, Nicholas, Jazmine and Serenitee Ross, Kendra, Trent and Harmony Wilson; brothers, Carl (Yvonne) Malone of Charleston, John (Marcella) Malone of Benton, Doug (Robin) Malone of GA, Donald (Patricia) of Charleston, Ronald (Lisa) Malone of Athens; sisters, Cynthia (Frank) Foley of Madisonville, Debbie (Harold) Carver of Benton; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Higgins Funeral Home, Benton, TN with Reverend John Tatum officiating. Interment will follow at Archville Baptist Church Cemetery in Reliance, TN. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Higgins Funeral Home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family. We invite you to send a message of condolence and view the Tallent family guestbook at www.higginsfuneral.com.