Wendy C. (Talmage) Mears

August 30, 1942 - May 2, 2020
Wendy C. (Talmage) Mears

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Wendy Clark (Talmage) Mears, 77, of Flat Rock, NC died after an extended illness on Saturday evening, May 2, 2020 at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, NC.

Mrs. Mears was born on Sunday, August 30, 1942 in Stanford, CT to the late Theodore Frelinhysen and Elizabeth Jean (Clark) Talmage.
As the former Wendy C. Talmage on August 27, 1967 in New Canaan, CT she married her loving husband of 52 years, Dr. Richard W. Mears, Jr. who survives.
Mrs. Mears grew up in New Canaan, Ct, Amagansett, Long Island, Lost Tree Village on Singer Island, FL and New York City, NY. She was noted to be very athletic including pre-Olympic horseback jumping with Major Bowes at Madison Square Garden. She graduated from the Greer School Sullins College and the University of Georgia, where she was captain of the tennis team. She made her debut at the New York City Cotillion and was invited to debut at the Court of St. James in London, England. She enjoyed golf, grand cuisine and travel, especially river cruising. She was an avid supporter of the Hendersonville Symphony and the Flat Rock Playhouse and many other Hendersonville charities. She resided in Virginia before moving to North Carolina.

In addition to her husband she leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Jonathan Clark Talmage Mears and his wife, Gemma of PA. Also surviving is her grandson, Ian and a brother, John F. Talmage of Hendersonville.
At the family’s request a service to honor Mrs. Mear’s life will be announced at a later date. She will be laid to rest at the Greenwood Cemetery on Brooklyn, NY.
Memorial contributions may be offered to the charity of the donor’s choice.

Wendy will be forever missed by her loving and devoted husband, family and many dear friends. May God grant her eternal rest.

Arrangements are in the care of Shuler Funeral Home of Hendersonville, NC (828) 693-5220. Online condolences may be shared at, shulerfuneralhome.com.


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  • May 15, 2020
    Cliff and RoseMary Stalter says:
    Dick, so sorry to hear of Wendy's death. We always enjoyed our times celebrating with you at the Club or during KNN events. Our thought and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time.

  • January 19, 2021
    William Hudson Clark says:
    Terriblly sorry to have just found out of my cousin Wendy’s passing. Such a lovely person! May she rest in peace and always be remembered! My deepest condolences to all her family and friends!

  • January 20, 2021
    Jen (Rosenberger) Fortune says:
    Although I have not seen Mrs. Mears in over 20 years I remember her very well. I always looked up to her and admired her strength and her warmth. Although I mourn for her family and friends as to the loss of such an amazing person, I rejoice in knowing she is at peace and that her legacy will continue through those she left behind. I’m so sorry for your loss...

  • May 12, 2021
    James and Iris Moon says:
    I am only now learning of Wendy's passing. Iris and I send our deepest belated sympathies to you, Dick. Warm and fond thoughts of you and Wendy always.

  • May 12, 2021
    James Moon says:
    We are only now learning of Wendy's passing. Our deepest sympathies for you, Dick. Iris and I always have had warm thoughts regarding you and Wendy.