Wanda B. Wallace, 82, of Wayland Springs, TN, passed away on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at her home after an extended illness. She was a native of Lawrence County, TN, retired from C.J. Manufacturing, and a devoted follower of Jesus Christ. Funeral services will be held at Loretto Memorial Chapel on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with her loving nephew, Jason Howell, officiating. Burial will follow in Railroad Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Loretto Memorial Chapel.
Wanda is survived by her husband, Robert Wallace of Wayland Springs, TN; sons Randy Wallace (Audrey) of Iron City, TN, and Michael Wallace (Teresa) of Clay, AL; daughters Regina Barnett (Vince) of St. Joseph, TN, and Melissa Hollis (Matthew) of Leoma, TN; brother Ricky Franklin of Dublin, GA; sisters Betty Kea of Dublin, GA, Anita Krueger of Dublin, GA, and Carolyn Dollins of Kennett, MO; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther & Eunice Sims Franklin; granddaughter Kolby Brook Stidham; brothers Dwight, Dewayne, & Randall Franklin; and sister Joan Howell.
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