Submitted by: Dan Rich

Hazel O. Wallace

July 3, 1917 - Dec. 5, 2007

South Bend Tribune 12/7/2007
MISHAWAKA - Hazel O. Wallace, 90, of Mishawaka, IN, passed away of natural causes at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007, in Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 3, 1917, in Fulton, MS, to Enoch and Parthenia (Young) Parker.

On October 15, 1937, in Tupelo, MS, she married Cletus A. Wallace, who preceded her in death on October 7, 1998. Mrs. Wallace is survived by three daughters, Jo Ann (Guyther) Spencer of Waukegan, IL, Paulette (Jim) Lichatowich of Columbia City, OR, and Carol Wallace of Alexandra, VA; two sons, Wayne (Joyce) Wallace of North Liberty, IN, and Winford (Barb) Wallace of Fulton, MS; 19 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; and a brother, Melvin Parker of Liveoak, FL. Mrs. Wallace moved from Mississippi to South Bend in 1956. She enjoyed quilting, cooking and gardening. Mrs. Wallace loved and enjoyed her family.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 8, in the Palmer Funeral Home, 314 S. Michigan St., Lakeville, IN. Rev. Neil Hampton will officiate. Burial will follow at Southlawn Cemetery, South Bend. Friends may visit with the family from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. today in the funeral home, and one hour prior to the services on Saturday. Contributions may be made to the charity of donor's choice.