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Barbara Wallace Obituary
February 4, 1930 -
December 13, 2025
ERWIN - Barbara "Bobbi" Miller Wallace, age 95, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Ivy Hall Nursing Home in Elizabethton. Ms. Wallace was born on February 4, 1930, in Unicoi County, to the late Alvin and Edna (Duncan) Miller. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Helen Shereen Wallace; and two sisters: Eleanor Dugger (Raymond) and Joyce Miller.
Bobbi was a Bookkeeper for 50 years. She loved sports, especially the Braves, and spending time with her family.
Survivors include her daughter, Marlo LaPorte (Sam); two grandchildren, Drew LaPorte (Robin) and Katie LaPorte Cavage (Cru) of Austin, TX; three great-grandchildren: Cooper LaPorte, Isla Marie LaPorte, and Cade Cavage; one sister, Jean Foster (Harold "Buck" Foster); special friend, Mary Humphries; and several other family members and friends.
Private graveside services will be conducted on Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Evergreen Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Bobbi's name to Caris Healthcare or to the charity of your choice.
Valley Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Barbara "Bobbi" Miller Wallace. These arrangements have been entrusted to Valley Funeral Home, 1085 N Main Avenue, Erwin, TN 37650, 423-743-9187.
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Mary K Humphreys
December 17, 2025
I miss you Bobbie I wanted 2 more years but God was waiting for you and I understand. I love you more than you will ever know !
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