Shirley J. Wallace, 90, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away on February 20, 2025 at her residence under the care of Niagara Hospice. Born in Rose Hill, NC, she was the daughter of the late J. Bryan and Hazel Maud (Manley) Horne.
Shirley came to Ontario with her family as a child, and was employed at a local laundry service as a Teenager. On February 25, 1956, she married Ralph L. ‘Wally’ Wallace in Ridgeway, Ontario, Canada. Mr. Wallace predeceased her on September 13, 2011. The family relocated to Niagara Falls, NY in the late 1950s. Shirley was a good friend to everyone, and always provided great advice. Above all, she loved and cherished her family.
Shirley is survived by her children, Bryan (late Kim) Wallace, Brenda L. Wallace, Tom Wallace, and Beth J. Wallace; her grandchildren, Jacob Lacey, Kyle (Krista) Wallace, Tonya (Jeffrey) Zygaj, and Kali Lacey (fiancé Marcus London); 3 great-grandchildren; her brother, William Horne; as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband of 54 years, she was predeceased by her siblings, Rob (late Cathy) Horne and George (late Jackie) Horne.
There will be no prior visitation. Private funeral services with interment in Fairview Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Ontario, will be held at the convenience of the family. If desired, memorial offerings may be made to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, https://vfw.org/. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.
