Jennifer Jean Wallace

Jennifer Jean Wallace, 54, passed away on November 16, 2025. Born June 17, 1971 to Ronald Wallace and Susan Wallace (Van Zandt), Jennifer was a wonderful mother, daughter, aunt, cousin, and friend. Her beautiful soul, tenacious attitude, and loving and caring character will be forever missed and grieved. She is survived by 8 children (Nicholas Levinson (36), Alexandria Levinson (31), Adam Dake (30), Charla Barker (Dake) (30), Chloe Dake (23), Olivia Dake (21), Jennifer Dake (18), and Jack Dake (18), her mother (Susan Wallace), her siblings (Joey Simpson, Christina Simpson, Jim Wallace, Jessica Wallace, Jeremy Wallace), 8 grandchildren (Mae, Sterling, Reese, Malcolm, Parker, Rosie, Myla and Lainey) the fathers of her children (Daniel Levinson and Chuck Dake) and so many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Jennifer Wallace was everyone's friend, her kids' biggest supporter, the life of the party, and, despite the many obstacles she faced, one of the greatest souls you'd ever have the pleasure of knowing. She was fiery and opinionated, but equally soft and full of thought-provoking emotion, always with an effort to understand. One of those people who could be so misunderstood, but we knew the real Mom/Jen. You always knew where you stood with her. She made sure there was never any guesswork involved. She was unapologetically herself, never faltering or acquiescing in the face of adversity. She embodied strength, courage, and a will to go to war for her children, adding laughter and a smile that could only make everyone in the room do the same.
She was the type of person who was known to break several fire codes, always having more than the "allotted amount" of loved ones surrounding her everywhere she went. She'd tell you "I don't know if you've heard, but I'm a pretty big deal.." and "your mom goes to college" on a regular basis and had a nickname (or several) for everyone too (Master Nick, Nick the Stick, Queenie, Allie Bo-Ballie, Ms. A, Chlovis, Chloe-ooey, Liver, Olive, Mr. Man, 1 Adam 12, Charla May June July, Jack in the box, Jack jack, Jenny-pie, and Jenny benny to name a few). Her sincerity and melodic laughter were just a couple of traits that made up her most effervescent personality. She was always the kaleidoscope of the kind of love you didn't know you needed, at any given moment. She trusted the timing of the universe and was always searching for endless life lessons to learn from and teach others.
She had many jobs over the years, from server to bartender, to working for Jeep, traveling the country, to even trying to start her own personal delivery/shopping business. But her greatest and most important job easily was being a teacher. Not in a school (although we think she could have), but instead teaching everyone around her. A teacher in life, in love, in both happiness and sadness, in understanding, in compassion, and in loyalty. She had so much knowledge of just how to BE. To be a good person, to be kind, to be present, and to always show up as our authentic selves.
She taught us many more specific lessons as well. From emotional intelligence to standing up for ourselves and others, and not settling for anything less than what you're worth. To never let anyone go hungry or broke, even if you have to give them your last dollar. She taught us to never back down from a challenge and to ensure our opinions and feelings were always heard, even if our voices shook. Jennifer taught us to stay humble, spontaneous, compassionate, and resilient, especially in the worst of times, but to also remember that the only constant in life is change. She was a protector of all and instilled in us to be the same. To see the good in people, even if they were struggling or making mistakes, and that strength isn't about being perfect but instead about getting back up, again and again.
In one way or another, she was an important part of every single person's life that she was surrounded by, offering so much in any given situation. She left her mark on everyone she encountered. You never forget Jennifer Wallace once you are in her presence. Whether it was simply happiness, love, and laughter, or her ability to give advice, her perfect embrace in a hug, the gentle way she'd hold your hand, and the way she brought the party anywhere she was. She was perfectly imperfect in so many ways to us, and she will be deeply missed.
Visitation Saturday, November 22, 2025 from 2:00-8:00 p.m. at the Dearborn Chapel of Voran Funeral Home, 23701 Ford Road. (313) 278-5100. Funeral service Sunday 12:00 noon at the funeral home. Please share memories and/or leave condolences on Jennifer's guestbook on her tribute wall.