Norma "Jean" Wallace, 95 of Collierville, passed away July 26, 2026.

She is survived by daughters, Wanda Kay Christian (Jim), Cheryl Jean Maiolo, Cynthia "Cindy" Jo Middendorf (Tim), and Lisa Suzanne Richardson (Wes): sons, Ben "Benny" Allen Richardson (Cindy), Ronald "Ronnie" Lynn Richardson (Melanie), and William Mark Wallace. Also 22 grandchildren, Apryl, Daniel, Joey, Heather, Bobby, Jason, Phillip, Justin, Christopher, Jennifer, Ali, Lyndsey, Courtney, Matthew, Garrett, Lauren, Wesley, Parker, Abbie, Tanner, Lee, and Shawn; 38 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

She  was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, William "Bill" J. Wallace; daughter, Mindy Leigh Clarkson; parents, Arthur T. and Georgia "Viola" Dacus; and sister Dorothy Madsen.

A loving Mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She spent her life devotedly serving her family. Her ruling passion was her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She loved and studied the scriptures all her adult life. Her favorite verse was 2 Corinthians 4:6 For God who said, "Let light shine out of darkness" has shown in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of God's glory in the face of Jesus Christ.

She also had deep affection for all her pets through the years and also enjoyed gardening and bird watching.