Martha Wallace

I fondly remember going to Bayboro Books and all the wonderful and sweet ladies who made that store so special: Martha Wallace, Sally Wallace, Marion Ballard, and Maryann Rucker. As a life-long reader, their store was one of my favorite places to visit when downtown. I also remember her son David from the Boy Scouts (Troop 204), her son Jim from SPHS, and her father-in-law from Sunset Country Club, now so many years ago. Martha always had such a calm and reassuring presence, traits of a born...

One of the fondest memories of my 90 years is the service I shared with Marty on the Pinellas County School Board. I too defeated the "Parents Against Forced Busing" school board candidate 4 years after Marty did so. Those were very turbulent times and the board was often guided and persuaded by Marty's intellect and "soft touch". She helped me become a more thoughtful person and a much better board member. I have kept in touch for the past 47 years and will miss her greatly. Win Dermody ...

Pete and I just returned from NC today....so this is late, but I admired your sweet Mother so much! She and your Father sure raised five wonderful human beings! Love growing up next door to y´all....lots of fond memories for me! I know your Father welcomed her into Heaven with open arms! Love to all of you! Betsy Goddard Selkey

To The Bereaved Family of Martha R. Wallace, We are sorry to hear of the loss of your dear loved one __ Martha. She was a delightful person to work with in voluntary capacities throughout the communities of St. Petersburg and was well known and respected by all who knew her. Respectfully, Jacqueline N. Cotman and Family