Obituary of Frances Jane Wallace

Frances Jane Wallace, age 83, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Jane was born March 8, 1936, in Norfolk VA the daughter of the late Jimmie and Gray Wallace. Jane was preceded in death by her sister, Sarah Gray Bonniville, whose husband is Jack Bonniville of Columbia SC. She is survived by her sister, Mary Doyle, whose husband in Jim Doyle of Barrackville WV. Her nieces and nephews include Bill Bonniville (Sharon) whose son is Will Bonniville; Jim Bonniville (Jan) whose daughter is Ashton Lunceford; and Marian Yarbrough Scullion (John) whose children are John and Elizabeth Yarbrough, as well as Susan Doyle Harper whose children are Emily and James Harper; Jim Doyle Jr (Aimee); and Glen Doyle (Sandy) whose children are Sean (Jordan) and Caitlin Doyle. Jane is also survived by many lifelong childhood and college friends, as well as cherished Colonial Place neighbors. Jane graduated from the College of William and Mary Norfolk Division with both a Bachelors and Masters Degree. While attending the College of William and Mary, Jane served as Maid of Honor for Queen Azalea IV in the Fourth Annual International Azalea Festival. Many years later, Jane retired from the School Board of Norfolk VA as an elementary school teacher and librarian. Jane shared her father's love of sports becoming a fan of the Duke Blue Devils and loved "March Madness." She was also a football fan of the Virginia Tech Hokies. Jane enjoyed playing tennis and golf and walks on the beach. With a love of books, Jane shared many stories with her nieces and nephews and their children and often wrote poetry as well. Jane will most be remembered for her beautiful yard where she spent countless hours in her sanctuary at 417 Massachusetts Avenue. A memorial will be held at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk VA on March 14, 2020. The family requests donations be made to Barrackville United Methodist Church, PO Box 186, Barrackville WV 26559 or to Alzheimer's Association. Condolences may be extended to the family at www.fordfuneralhomes.com. The family has entrusted the care and arrangements to the Ford Funeral Home, 201 Columbia Street, Fairmont WV.