Frances Theresa Wallace

Frances Theresa Wallace peacefully passed away at the age of 97 on December 14, 2013 at Trinity Grove Nursing Home in Wilmington, N.C. She was born on March 7, 1916 to Mary and Michael Platner in Barberton, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert E. Wallace, their son, 1st Lt. Robert M. Wallace (Vietnam) and youngest daughter, Mary Frances Jasak, parents and sisters; Mary, Josephine and Genevieve. Frances Wallace was the mother of six children she raised with her husband, Robert Wallace, in Dayton, Ohio. Having settled in Dayton after WWII they were members of the Wright Patterson Air Force Civilian Club and, parishioners of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church, Fairborn, Ohio. During the war, she worked as a bookkeeper and also worked in a factory to support the war effort as a quality control inspector for the production of military artillery. She enjoyed raising her children and being a country wife. Frances enjoyed sharing interests with her husband that included building a home, flower, vegetable and fruit gardening, and a tree nursery. They enjoyed raising cattle, which provided food and fun for her family. Her kitchen was her source of pleasure. She derived much pleasure and satisfaction from the harvests of their gardens. After retirement to North Carolina, she enjoyed her grandchildren and road trips with her husband. Together, they enjoyed frequent trips to the North Carolina mountains and beaches. She enjoyed reading and closely followed national politics. Frances Wallace is survived by her brother John Platner, daughter-in-law; Nancy Famion, one son; Richard Wallace (Cindi) and, three daughters; Janet Thorn (Robie), Jean Rothenberger (Wayne), and Joan Bartel (Peter), as well as her many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday December 21, 2013 at 11:00am in Saint Mary's of The Angels Chapel located on the grounds of St. Francis of Assisi Church, 11401 Leesville Road, Raleigh, N.C.