Helen M. Wallace
1922 - 2015
Obituary
Helen M. Wallace, 92, died Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at
Kidron Bethel Healthcare in North Newton, Kansas.
She was born June 30, 1922 in Lincoln, Kansas to Thomas and
Mabel (Taylor) Stevenson. On July 20, 1946 she married Alfred "John"
Wallace in Lebanon, Kansas and he preceded her in death in 2002.
Helen attended First Baptist Church in Newton, Kansas and
was a member of the First Baptist Church in Barnard, Kansas. She was actively
involved in her church and faithfully served on the funeral committee at First
Baptist in Barnard for many years and also on the ABW (American Baptist Women)
ministry. She enjoyed sewing and cooking and was known for delicious cinnamon
rolls. Helen was a lady of great faith and a servant to others. She looked
forward to spending time with her many friends and loving family.
She is survived by her daughters Barbara (Jim) Myers of
Newton, KS and Valerie (Denis) Warkentine of Topeka, KS; one brother Donald
Stevenson of Salina, KS. She is also survived by two grandchildren and 3 great
grandchildren.
Helen is preceded in death by her parents, husband, one
sister and one brother.
Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, February 10,
2015 at Barnard First Baptist Church in Barnard, Kansas with Pastor Dennis
Finch presiding. Burial will follow in the Milo Cemetery, Barnard, Kansas.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday with the family receiving
friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Petersen Funeral Home.
Memorials are suggested to the Barnard Community Center or
First Baptist Church of Barnard in care of Petersen Funeral Home.
