Alice Wallace

WALLACE, Alice O’Neill, (Lolly) 92 formerly of Christiansburg, and residing at 208 Cooper Lane, Christiansburg, died Sunday, November 9, 2008.

She lived in Pulaski for fourteen years with her daughter and son-in-law; Martha and Carlos Akers, Jr. of Pulaski. Mrs. Wallace battled Alzheimer’s since September 17, 1987. She worked for over thirty nine years for Blue Ridge Overall Factory in Christiansburg.

She cared for her mother; Mary O’Neill for many years. She is the last of her parents, brothers and sisters. She was also preceded in death by her husband; Forest Hawley.

Survivors also include her grandson and his wife; Jeff and Angela Akers, of Christiansburg, great grandchildren; Courtney, Chris and Killian, grandson and his wife; Carlos and Lisa Akers, Jr., of Christiansburg, great grandchildren; Jermeiah, Rebecca and Abby, grandson and his wife; Donald and Pam Akers, of Christiansburg great grandchildren; Tony and Brandon, her daughter; Katherine Umberson of Conroe, TX, grandchildren Carolyn Johnson, Jimmie Smith and Lisa and Gary Jackson all of TX, great grandchildren; Michael, Stacy, Shawn, Ryan and Dustin. She is also survived by her nephews; Danny Thornton and Dewayne Thornton both of Christiansburg.

The family will receive friends at The Horne Funeral Home Wednesday, November 12, 2008 from 5 – 8 p.m. The funeral service will be held, Thursday, November 13, 2008 at 2 p.m. in The Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shake Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Cemetery.