Cecelia Wallace

OLIVE BRANCH, Ill. -- Cecelia Wallace, 78, of Olive Branch died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2009, at her home.

She was born July 28, 1931, in New Lenox, Ill., to Frank and Emma Pietela Spreitzer. She married Albert E. Wallace, who preceded her in death in 1980.

Wallace was a member of Trinity Assembly of God Church in Olive Branch.

Survivors include two sons, Richard (Vickie) Wallace of Cape Girardeau, Sam (Kathy) Wallace of Olive Branch; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild on the way; a sister, Theresa Spreitzer of New Lenox; and other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a daughter, Corina Delaney; and a brother, Frank Spreitzer.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to service time Friday at Crain Funeral Home in Tamms, Ill.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the funeral home, with John Fuller officiating. Interment will be in Mound City National Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the funeral home to help defray funeral expenses.

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