Mamie L. Wallace passed away on November 22, 2023.
Mother Mamie L. Wallace was born on August 12, 1930, to the late John Willie Carpenter and the late Martha McCarty Carpenter in Lauderdale County, MS. She had four brothers who preceded her in death: Frank Carpenter, Percy Carpenter, Willie James Carpenter, and Celester Carpenter. She had one sister who preceded her in death: Mattie Earl Stewart (New Jersey).
At an early age, she joined Center Ridge Baptist Church in Desoto, MS. She later joined Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church, Vossburg, MS, where she was a faithful member, Assistant Sunday School Teacher, Assistant Treasurer, along with other duties for several years.
Mamie Wallace was a loving and kindhearted woman who loved the Lord, her family, and friends. She loved to cook and spend time with loved ones. She was full of love, wisdom, and laughter to all who knew her.
She was united in Holy Matrimony to the late Elmo Wallace. To this union, three (3) children were born. Willie C. Wallace and Eddie Lee Wallace preceded her in death.
She leaves to cherish her loving memories a loving daughter, Delois (Leslie) Simpson; a loving daughter-in-law, Betty (the late Eddie) Wallace; three (3) loving sisters-in-law, Dorothy Carpenter, Fannie Ransom, and Jessie Wallace; one loving step-sister, Sandra McCullum (Meridian, MS); and a host of nieces, nephews, family, and friends. She was also like a mother to Rosemary Nelson whom she affectionately called “Muh.”
She also leaves to cherish her precious memories eight grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, one great-grandchild preceded her in death, and four great-great-grandchildren.
Services were held on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at Cokes Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Willie Kinslow officiating. Interment took place at Cokes Chapel Cemetery.
Pallbearers were David Heidelberg, Jerry Heidelberg, Marcus Heidelberg, Henry Watts, Jerry McCarty, and Billy Ray Bonner. Honorary Pallbearers were Marvin Wallace, AJ Chriette, Robert McDougle, Galen Taylor, Markel Barnett, Kywane Simpson, Isaiah Wallace, Bobby Pickens, and Willie Davis. Flower Bearers were ushers and friends. Honorary Flower Bearers were Melissa Williams, Victoria McDougle, Tamika Chriette, Katina Simpson, Regina Taylor, Angela Wallace, and Latoya Barnett.
The family is eternally thankful for the many acts of love and kindness shown to them during this time of great loss. Your concern has been a source of strength and shall always be remembered. May God continue to richly bless you.
Submitted by Family
