Photo courtesy of Smith, Bizzell & Warner Funeral Home
Nov 21, 1959 - Sep 14, 2025
To my dear cousins Ben and Sherri Portis: I am Praying God’s Peace and Comfort for you both and your entire family during this difficult time and forevermore. “Toni” was such a sweet person.
I Love You All,
Joycelyn Tucker ❤
Joycelyn Tucker
October 19, 2025 | Gary, IN | Family
Praying for strength and comfort for you all. Love your Kansas cousins.
Ty
September 29, 2025 | Wichita, KS | Family
Carolyn was such a beautiful person inside and out. She will truly be missed, RIH Carolyn!
Gwen Benton
September 26, 2025 | Winfield, IN | Acquaintance
Caroyln was such a beautiful soul. She was loving and kind. She will be missed.
Rest well good and faithful servant.
Debra Fomby
September 22, 2025 | Portage, IN | Acquaintance
Sending prayers and condolences to the family
Yvonne Jones
September 22, 2025 | Gary, IN | Family
Sidney & Wanda Holmes
September 22, 2025 | Merrillville, IN | Friend
Solomon & Jacquelyn Haymon
September 21, 2025 | Gary, IN | Friend
Will always be in my heart.
Fred Fenderson
September 21, 2025 | Gary, IN | Friend
Our cousin Toni, was one of the most gentle, kind, loving & compassionate people we have ever known. We will always think of her fondly and carry her in our hearts. Mary Ann, Sherri & beloved family, we love you all dearly, we are thinking of you and holding you in prayer. May our Heavenly Father be your comfort in sorrow and your hope, strength & peace in all the days to come.
Though he brings grief, he also shows compassion because of the greatness of his unfailing love....
Melzenia Delaware Taylor & Zena T. Taylor
September 20, 2025 | Ridgeland, MS | Family
Carolyn BeLinda "Toni" (Robinson) Wallace, 65, of Merrillville, IN, passed away on September 14, 2025.
She was born on November 21, 1959, in Gary, Indiana. Carolyn was a proud graduate of West Side High School, ‘78, and Central State University (Ohio) ‘85.
She was baptized at an early age and remained a devoted Christian throughout her life. Carolyn dedicated many years to teaching with the Gary Community School Corporation, where she influenced countless young lives. She also touched the hearts of many through her beautiful singing and her constant words of encouragement.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Wallace; parents, Mary (Regans) Robinson and James Thomas Robinson; and sister, Vonda Robinson.
Carolyn is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann (Adam) Neal; granddaughter, Aria Neal; and sisters: Sherri (Ben) Portis and Gwen (Vincent) Bush.
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