She had worked as a nurse's aide. She was baptized on Aug. 14, 2003.
Survivors include 13 step-grandchildren; three sisters, Laura Davis of Gibson, Juanita Needham of Puxico, and Melba Cain of Dupo, Ill.; 34 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Priscilla Cox, and a brother, Curtis Wallace.
Visitation was held from 9 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2003, at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 2003, at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance with Rev. Leon Corzine officiating and assisted by Scott Frymine.
Interment followed in Berrong Cemetery near Gipsy.

