Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Wallace, age 91, of Hughes Springs, Texas, will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, February 8, 2025, at Hughes Springs Methodist Church, with Pastor Chad Mitchell officiating. Burial will follow at Hughes Springs Cemetery, under the direction of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs. There will be a time of visitation one hour prior to service time Saturday at the church.
Mary Elizabeth (Pilgrim) Wallace, age 91, of Hughes Springs, Texas, was born August 27, 1933, to Marion and Ethel Pilgrim in Morris County. Mary passed away on February 5, 2025, in Jefferson, Texas. She attended school in Daingerfield, Texas, and married Charles Elmore Wallace of Hughes Springs on September 1, 1950. They were married for 65 years prior to Charles’s death on June 5, 2015. Like her husband, Mary spent her life serving her family, her church (Hughes Springs Methodist Church), and her community. Though her priorities were the aforementioned, she also worked at McKellars Department Store, was an Activity Director at a local nursing home, and particularly enjoyed working several years as a Librarian Aide at Hughes Springs Elementary School.
Mary was a gifted and creative baker. (If you know…YOU know!) She locally (and elsewhere) became “famous” for her decadent pound cakes! Once you had enjoyed a piece of her white-chocolate or lemon pound cake, you were “hooked” for life and clamored for more! In time, after much demand, she was persuaded to take orders from individuals and businesses who became regular customers until her “retirement” at 89.
Mary Wallace is survived by her three children and their spouses: Chuck and Toni Wallace (Lone Star, Texas), Mary Ellen and Kent Thigpen DDS (Jefferson, Texas), and Karen Epps (Texarkana, Texas). Mrs. Wallace is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Drs. Chelsi Thigpen Jackson (Brent), Allen Thigpen (Megan); Heather Wallace Morris (Seth), Heath Wallace (Candace), Shane Head (Lisa), Jason Head (Jennifer), Brett Head (Beverly), Adam Head (Lindsey). Other survivors include 14 great-grandchildren: Cheyne Brown (Jenna), Cason Head, Dr. Blake Head (Ziba), Ryan Head (Aubrey), Brandon Head, Alison Head, Reagan Head (Omar), Kelsey Head, Cash Thigpen, Tate Thigpen, Harper Foshee, Beckett Morris, Brody Wallace, Hudson Wallace. Mary is also survived by one great-great grandson, Maverick Head. Mary is also survived by her two sisters, Virginia Miller of Daingerfield, and Marie Hayes from Sulphur Springs. Mrs. Wallace was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Charles Wallace; her parents, Marion and Ethel Pilgrim; siblings: Marvin Pilgrim, Faye Foster, Marion Brown, and Ruby Hall, all from the Morris/Cass County areas.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hughes Springs Methodist Church or the Hughes Springs Cemetery Association.
Services
Funeral Ceremony: February 8, 2025 2:00 pm
Hughes Springs Methodist Church
301 Taylor Street
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656
Visitation: February 8, 2025 1:00 pm
Hughes Springs Methodist Church
301 Taylor Street
Hughes Springs, Texas 75656
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Charities
The family greatly appreciates donations made to these charities in Mary Elizabeth Wallace 's name.
Hughes Springs Cemetery Association
P.O. Box 475
Hughes Springs,
Texas
75656
Hughes Springs Methodist Church
301 Taylor Street
Hughes Springs,
Texas
75656
Such a beautiful lady, inside and out, and that beauty truly lives on in her children and grandchildren!
Love you Karen!
Karen I am so sorry to hear about your Mom passing. She was a sweet and wonderful lady and I know your Dad was waiting for her at the Pearly Gates. What a reunion that was. Prayers of comfort for you, Mary Ellen, and Chuck and all the grands that loved her so much. My heart hurts for all of you but you have the comfort of knowing where she is and you will see her again one day. 🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹Love you all ❤️❤️
My precious great aunt. I never saw her without a smile. Sending love and prayers for peace.
You have my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy for the loss of your loved one.
Look to the hills from whence comes your help; your help comes from the Lord.