Lillie was born on March 3, 1933, in Auxvasse, MO to Nellie Francis Maddox. She worked at the Fulton State Hospital as a Biggs control room operator until her retirement in 1996. After retiring, she enjoyed going to the casino, watching American Idol and Price Is Right, spending time with her grandchildren, and visiting with her friends. She was one of the kindest, strongest women to ever walk this earth, and she will be greatly missed by many.
Lillie is survived by her siblings Frankie Renner, Russell (Rosie) Renner, and Mary (Mitch) Anthem, her children Ronald (Vickie) Wallace, Connie (Jim) Waller, and Jimmy (Pauline) Wallace, her grandchildren Jaime Waller, Seth (Pamela) Gaddie, Sarah (Ronnell) Hinson, John Wallace, Jaime (Robby) Munford, Christopher (Shauna) Wallace, Ashley (Drew) Benner, 17 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Lillie was preceded in death by her mother, and sons Laverne Wallace Jr. and John Wallace.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Debo Funeral Home from 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Higbie officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Fulton, MO.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Callaway County Humane Society, c/o Debo Funeral Home, 833 Court St, Fulton, MO 65251.
