Nelda Wallace Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Nelda Irene Wallace, of Terrell, passed away peacefully on the evening of Feb. 24, 2018. She was welcomed into Heaven by her Savior and finally reunited with her beloved husband, Roy Wallace, her sister, Bobbie Goeken, and parents Elmer and Velma Triplett. Nelda was born in Hill County, Texas on Dec. 21, 1930 to Elmer Franklin and Velma Grace (Long) Triplett. As a young girl, she attended school at Union Bluff. She had an aptitude for academics which enabled her to graduate Salutatorian of Hillsboro High School after which she attended Baylor University. On Dec. 3, 1948, Nelda married the love of her life, Roy Wallace, and they were married for almost 65 years until his passing on Nov. 22, 2013. After she and Roy moved to Terrell, Nelda worked at Retail Merchants, Terrell State Hospital and then she worked as the church secretary at First Baptist Church in Terrell where she was an active and faithful member for over 64 years. In 1968, she opened House of Flowers which she operated for 25 years serving Terrell in every special occasion. Through continued study and training, Nelda obtained the Master Florist Certification. Nelda took the words of Jesus to heart when He said ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me’ by serving others in every way she could. She was instrumental in organizing the Terrell Pilot Club and she took every opportunity she could to help disadvantaged children in the school district. Nelda loved children and she especially enjoyed teaching them during Vacation Bible School and helping in any way she could with the many ministries and groups in church and the community. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and friendships made with the other members were ones made for a lifetime. A gentle spirit with an unmatched love for serving others, Nelda will leave a legacy of kindness, compassion and integrity that her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren will be proud to carry on in future generations. Those left to cherish her memory are her children: Marva Dooley and husband, Terry, Beverly Burr, Ed.D., and husband Jerry, and David Wallace and wife, Linda; grandchildren: Shannon Davis DeGarso, Paige Davis, Ben Burr, Judd Burr, Stacy Wallace Mallison, and Scott Wallace; great grandchildren: Bethany and Logan DeGarso, Maddie and A.J. Burr, Abbie and Dakotah Burr, Emily and Jacob Mallison, Makenzie, Kambree, and Tanner Wallace; sister, Allene Bell and husband, James; brother, Allen Triplett and wife, Joan as well as other extended family and a host of friends who will miss her greatly. Funeral service for Nelda will be 3 pm Friday March 2, 2018 at Max Slayton Funeral Chapel with interment to follow at Oakland Memorial Park. Family will receive friends beginning at 2 pm to service time. For those wishing and to honor Nelda’s generosity, memorial may be made to Scottish Rite Hospital at www.scottishritehospital.org, American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org , or National Multiple Sclerosis Society at www.nationalmssociety.org. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.maxslaytonfunerals.com.

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Nelda Wallace

December 21, 1930 - February 24, 2018