Betty Louise Wallace's Obituary
Betty Louise Wallace, age 90, of Casey, IL formerly of Martinsville, IL passed away at 6:20 p.m. on Sunday, October 30, 2022 at Marshall Rehab and Nursing Center, Marshall, IL. She was born July 11, 1932 in Martinsville, IL the daughter of Verle Delno Zellers and Mary Letha Baird Zellers. On January 29, 1949 she married Samuel LeRoy Wallace in Paris, IL; he passed away on November 13, 2017.
Survivors include her sons, Stephen W. and Marie Wallace of Jacksonville, FL; Loren Keith and Leslie Wallace of Martinsville, IL; Jerry W. and Meri Wallace of Prineville, OR and Gary Eugene Wallace of Tuscola, IL, four grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren, many nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded by her parents, husband, brother and sister in law, Jerry and Deborah Zellers and granddaughters, Jessica Wallace and Jennifer Wallace.
Betty attended Martinsville High School. She spent her lifetime caring for her family. Betty and Sam enjoyed traveling and spent their retirement years wintering in Winter Garden, FL. When unable to drive Sam and Betty settled back into life in Casey, IL.
Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Ridgelawn Cemetery, Martinsville, IL with Pastor Marvin Oakley officiating.
Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 1 E. Wacker Dr., Suite 1500, Chicago, IL 60601
To view the full obituary, send a condolence message, light a candle or post photos, visit www.markwellfuneralhome.com. Greenwell Funeral Home of Martinsville, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
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