- Date Of Birth: March 15, 1929
- Date Of Death: March 24, 2018
- State: Texas
Virginia Anne Schwane Wallace was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on March 15, 1929 and passed away in her home on the family farm in Belton, Texas, on March 24, 2018.
She celebrated her 89th birthday with her loving family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph C. Wallace, parents James and Catherine Schwane, her brother Reverend Robert Schwane, and grandchildren Matthew Scott Wallace and Robert Dylan Harris.
Virginia married Joe on June 5, 1948. They built, with their own hands, their first home in Irving, Texas in 1948. Virginia said her proudest moments were the birth of her five children, graduating from nursing school, and the many crafts she made.
She is survived by her children and their families, and her younger sister, Sister Karen Schwane, OSU. Virginia’s children and their families are James Christopher Wallace and wife Diana and their children Kimberly, Amanda, Jack and John; Mary Katherine Harris and her daughter Sarah; Sharon Elizabeth Brewer and husband Phil and their son Chase; Suzanne Michelle and husband Warner Stadler and their children John and Jayson; and Robert Joseph Wallace her son and best buddy.
Virginia was very proud of her beautiful great-grandchildren: Jack Jr. and Leo; Solara; Josie; D’anna, Da’sean, Devyn, and Amari; Miranda; and Fredrick; and great-great grandchild Camille.
Virginia graduated high-school from Ursuline Academy in Dallas in 1946 and conferred a Bachelor’s in Nursing degree from Mary Hardin-Baylor in 1975. She had a rewarding nursing career, a testament to her commitment of compassion and care for others.
She enjoyed traveling with Joe and their adventures took them to many places including California, Illinois, Seattle, Colorado, Mexico, Spain, France, Italy, Portugal, and a very special trip to the Holy Land.
Virginia and Joe were Scouting Masters in Irving and Waco and traveled with their children to Camp Philmont for leadership training in 1965.
She enjoyed leather tooling and sewing. She took great joy in spending time with her grandchildren. She hosted “Camp Good Cookie” with her grandchildren in the summers filled with fun activities including home-made ice cream, swimming, hiking, vacation Bible School, theater, movies, and crafts.
She was a wonderful homemaker and every holiday or celebration was special and filled with traditions like the special lamb cakes and baskets of goodies at Easter, Christmas cookies, and delicious Thanksgiving spreads.
We thank Virginia for her energy and spirit, for her loving heart, compassion for others, and her devout commitment to her faith. Virginia loved her church and practiced her faith in God.
She leaves behind a strong community of friends at Christ the King Church in Belton. She enjoyed her group of friends at the Women’s Ministry and celebrated her 89th birthday with the ‘29 Ladies Club at her home. Her friends were a great support to her and the family during her final days.
