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Marlene Wallace Obituary
Marlene M. Wallace, 79, of Perry Twp., died Friday, December 14, 2012 in the Reading Hospital.
She was the wife of Herbert G. Wallace, who died June 20, 2012.
Born in Shoemakersville, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Geneva E. (DeLong) Waxwood.
She first worked as a sewing machine operator for the Globe Underwear Company, Wright's Knitting Mill, and Jakro's.
Marlene was a certified nurse's aide worked for the Laurel Center, Tilden Twp., and in private duty care.
She was a member of St. Luke's Church, Shoemakersville. Early on, Marlene was a Camp Fire Girl leader and a member of the PTA at Perry Elementary School. She was a member of the Shoemakersville Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and the Shoemakersville Senior Citizens. Marlene enjoyed bingo, puzzles, going to casinos, reading Amish books, watching shows on the paranormal, sewing and cake decorating.
Marlene is survived by five daughters: Beverly A., wife of R. Gary Bart, Melbourne, Florida; Melody J., wife of Dale A. Shade, Shoemakersville; Susan I., wife of Larry E. Metz, Shartlesville; Deanna A., wife of Dean J. Schrawder, Shoemakersville; and Julie L. Burkevage, Mohrsville.
She is also survived by five grandchildren: Dean Shade, Valerie Schaeffer, Jason Schaeffer, Brock DeLong, and Austin Burkevage; two sisters: Mary Bashore, Bethel, and Wilma Leininger, Leesport; and a Godson, James Leininger, Leesport.
Marlene was predeceased by a son, Scott H. Wallace; a daughter, Kimberly Ann Wallace; a grandson, Troy Shade; and four sisters: Carrie Wenrich, Phyllis Bashore, Bernice Shirk, and Gladys Althouse.
Services will be on Thursday at 11:00 a.m. from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport. Burial will be private in Frieden's Cemetery, Shartlesville. A viewing will be held in the funeral home Thursday 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Shoemakersville Fire Company No. 1, 300 Church Avenue, Shoemakersville, PA 19555. For online condolences, please visit www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.
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Gail Braun
December 17, 2012
Susie and family, There is never a good time or way to have a loved one enter into God's Glory. Yet it is especially hard at this joyous time of year. Your mother, grandmother, friend is at peace. You are the ones who are grieving her physical presence. She will always be with you in spirit and in love. Smile when you think of her. Remember how special she was to you and how she made you all better people. Prayers and love
Althouse Family
December 16, 2012
To the family of Marlene Wallace. I am not real sure what anyone can say at such a sad time as this. All I know is that nobody can know how much love there is between a parent and a child except the parent and the child.
Hold on to the memories and remember the good times as I am sure there were many. Be strong and know that GOD will take care of your loved one. God Bless each and every family member. You know where I am if you need me. We are so very sorry for your loss.
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