Grace J. Wallace
Grace Wallace Obituary
Mrs. Grace J. Wallace, 78, of Youngstown, entered eternal rest on Saturday, June 12, 2021.
Mrs. Wallace was born September 11, 1942 in Youngstown, a daughter of Jesse and Dorothy Hardy Harris. She was a 1960 graduate of East High School and had been employed 30 years with Delphi Packard Electric, retiring in 1999. She was a faithful member of New Hope Baptist Church. In her spare time, she enjoyed line dancing, shopping, cooking, travelling, and was a sports enthusiast – especially for the Oakland Raiders first, then the Cleveland Browns and Cavaliers.
Her husband, Edwin Wallace, Jr., whom she married May 6, 1977, passed away March 30, 2014.
She leaves to forever cherish her memory three children, April Artis of Atlanta, GA, Rev. Gabriel (Banajie) Artis, Jr., of Columbus and Edwin (Kristin) Wallace of Youngstown; four grandchildren, Gabriel II and Taylor Artis, and Elyse and Olivia Wallace; two great granddaughters Alexis and Khalani; her brother, Donald Josey of Buffalo, New York; and a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.
Visitation will be Saturday, June 19, 2021 from 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. at the New Hope Baptist Church. Private services will follow for the family. Due to the pandemic, all guest are asked to please wear mask and observe social distancing.
A Service of Love and Dignity entrusted to the L. E. Black, Phillips & Holden Funeral Home.
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