Shirley Brooks Wallace

Shirley Brooks Wallace

Shirley Elizabeth "Brooks" Wallace, 84, of Dry Fork, Va., passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022, at Sovah Health Danville. Shirley was born on May 27, 1938, to the late Frank James Brooks and the late Lillie Oakes Brooks Clark.

Shirley worked many years at Dan River Mills, Inc. She was a Christian and a member of Whitmell Christian Church. She lived most of her life here in Pittsylvania County. She was a ray of sunshine to everyone she met and always had a smile on her face. She loved playing cards, dancing, and spending time with her family.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Wallace; sons, Jerry Worley (Marsha), Danny Worley (Debbie), and Randy Worley (Jean); daughter, Diane W. Gosnay (Donald); grandchildren, Stephanie Bray (Rodney), Jessica Arendall (Tommy), Tray Gosnay (Jordan), Dillan Gosnay (Ally), Cassie Worley (Nick), Adam Worley (Jessica), and Kevin Worley; 14 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by sisters, Margaret Hatchett, and Ruby Foster; and brothers, Alvin Reece Brooks and William "Billy" Brooks.

We invite you to come celebrate the life of Shirley Wallace as she dances away into the sky. Her graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Danville Memorial Gardens, with Pastor Tim Oakes officiating. Visitation will be held from 12:30 until 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at Norris Funeral Services, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave., Danville, VA 24541.

Norris Funeral Services, Inc. and Crematory, West End Chapel, 511 Church Ave. Danville is serving the family. Online condolences may be made at www.norrisfuneral.com.