Jeanette "Jet" Wallace

Jeanette "Jet" Wallace obituary

Jeanette "Jet" Wallace

Jeanette Wallace Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Sommerville Funeral Services - Akron on Sep. 18, 2025.

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Jeanette (Jet) Wallace gained her heavenly wings September 4, 2025. She was born August 7, 1962, to Emma Johnson and Sam Poole. Jeanette was a proud graduate of Buchtel High School (1040 Baby) class of 1980. She later went on to serve our country for 4 years with the U.S. Navy stationed in San Diego, CA. Where she met and married Edward Wallace. Their union gave birth to Brandon Wallace, her only child.

Jeanette loved to cook and shared many of her dishes online sharing with family and friends. In fact she and her sister Anita took it a step further and established Neet and Nets catering in Akron Ohio. Although stern and stubborn, her door was open to anybody that needed safe haven. Jeanette worked as an underwriter in the insurance business for over 20 years. In her final years of the beautiful life she's lived, she extended her open-door policy into other people's homes, providing health care for the elderly. Her life was full, well-traveled, full of endless laughs, and a million pair of shades (because you know she had to have her sunglasses) even in the dark.

Jeanette was preceded in death by mother, Emma Johnson; father, Sam Poole; stepmother, Lulabelle Poole; auntie, Emma Manuell; great nephews, Edjuan Poole and Ivory Langston Lewis IV (lil swag).

She leaves behind to cherish her memory her only child, Brandon Wallace (Jacalyn); granddaughter, Brielle Wallace; sisters, Anita Langston, Sonja Johnson; brother, Comerlee Poole; aunt, Jeanette Langston; niece, SaRoya Johnson; nephews Marcus, Ivory Lewis (April), Comerlee Poole Jr( Rachel), Great Niece Mia Lewis, Great Nephews Deion Walker, Marcus Lewis, Jr. and a host of family and friends. Bonus Sisters Karryll, Cheryl, Vanessa, Lori (Wells). Special thanks to Tiny Bussey.

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Faye Dowdell

September 14, 2025

To the family and friends of Jeanette,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God continue to comfort you today, tomorrow and the days ahead. God Bless

Anna Golden

September 12, 2025

My deepest condolence to the wallace family and may Jeanette rest in heavenly peace. She was my friend and classmate and memories will never be forgotten Anna Golden-Daniels

Michael & Angela Burley

September 12, 2025

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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