Christine Hickey Wallace Saltville, Virginia Obituary

Christine Hickey Wallace

<p>Glade Spring, VA.</p><p><br></p><p>Christine Hickey Wallace, age 91, passed away at her home Wednesday, November 23, 2022.She was the youngest of six daughters of the late Henry and Ann Hickey. She was a member of the Old Glade Presbyterian Church.</p><p><br></p><p>Christine was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Wallace, whom she loved and she often said he kept her out of the old ladies’ home by taking care of her during her years of back pain, knee surgery, cancer surgery and just old age; her son, Herbie Wallace; sisters, Eula Gates, Louella Eller, Ruby Caywood, Roberta Owens and Evelyn Lowery.</p><p><br></p><p>Christine is survived by her daughter, Nancy Cook and husband O.D. Cook, Jr., step-grandson, Dr. Brett Cook (Leslie) and his children, Berkleigh, Addison and Beckett; her special little friends, namesake LeAnne Christine Crabtree and Reed Crabtree whom she loved; several nieces and nephews; and special friends and caregivers, Missy Gregory and Marian Reenie.</p><p><br></p><p>Christine was a school bus driver for Washington Co. for 23 years, hairdresser, held offices in various clubs and organizations. She was a wonderful cook and loved to have friends in to eat. She loved to play the piano or guitar, sing and entertain.</p><p><br></p><p>She left her home on earth, but she has gone to another with no more pain. She wants her friends and family to be happy and live life to the fullest and one day join her that beautiful home called Heaven where she will be with Lonnie and Herbie.</p><p><br></p><p>Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Monday, November 28, 2022 at Old Glade Presbyterian Church in Glade Spring with Rev. Tim Byrd officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 at the church prior to the service.</p><p>There will be a Celebration of her life and fellowship at the Presbyterian Church fellowship hall following the graveside service. Everyone is asked to please come by.</p><p><br></p>
September 24, 1931 - November 23, 202209/24/193111/23/2022
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Danny Dye
November 30, 2022
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Marilou Preston
November 28, 2022
Bob and I share so many good memories of both your parents, Nancy; they were with us at Senior Night at Burger King so many times, and here for at least two Christmas get-together s along with the good times in their home. Lonnie and Christine were gifted people who ar... Continue Reading
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Mary-Lynn Hammer
November 28, 2022
Nancy & family,
Oh how we “Glade Springers” loved Teenie. My Marshall & William still speak of Nana’s BFF. Anne, Becky & I were so thankful for her filling many lonely days for Mom after “Teechy’s” death. I imagine they are in Heaven making others laugh.

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Sheriff Blake Andis
November 28, 2022
Sheriff Blake Andis and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Christine Wallace. If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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Nan Harman
November 27, 2022
Nancy and Junior,
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. Love you, Nan
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Vickie Lester Morris
November 27, 2022
Teenie was my bus driver for years. She truly cared about the safety of all the kids that were entrusted to her to get home safely. I still have fond memories of her. You will be missed.
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Edith Rector
November 26, 2022
Christine was a classy lady! I thought so much of her, she was always so nice and looked so pretty and never looked her age. I will always remember those good breakfasts that she would fix the bus drivers and would invite me. Christine had a good and long life and I kn... Continue Reading
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Sue Call
November 26, 2022
Nancy and family: I am sorry to hear that your mom passed away. I got to know her and you well when I lived in Glade Spring. Both of you were my friends. She was my children’s school bus driver and I still remember her picking them up and then bringing them home. I loved... Continue Reading
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Wanda Owens
November 25, 2022
Nancy, so sorry about your Mom, I loved her and Lonnie so much and had some great times with them over the years. Loved hearing her joke snd laugh. Sorry I won’t be able to come Monday but you are in my thoughts and prayers .
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