Kaye Wallace, 64, a life-time resident of Waco, passed away suddenly Saturday, June 20th at a local hospital. A Memorial Celebration Service will be held 3PM Tuesday, June 23rd at Lakeshore Estates Retirement Residence with Pastors Jim Gray and Asi Adams officiating. A private burial will be at Oakwood Cemetery. Lake Shore Funeral Home is in charge of Arrangements. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online Guest Book at www.LakeShoreFuneralHome.com.
Kaye was born April 4, 1945 to Earnest and Lurlyne (Rice) Park. She worked for MHMR at the client intake office in Waco prior to being employed at Lakeshore Estates with her husband, Tommy as Co-managers in September 2002, In December the same year, they were promoted to managers and served in that capacity up until her death.
Survivors include husband, Tommy Wallace of Waco; son, Greg Woodard and wife Dee of Hewitt; daughter, Melissa Leftwich and husband, Brad of Hewitt; step-daughters, Cindy Hanna and Marlana Purcell, both of Brady; grandchildren, Michael Guthrie and wife,Cati of Austin, Zack Salapatas of Waco, Whitney and Caleigh Woodard, both of Hewitt, Marshall and Bradley Martin, both of Brady, and Breanna Gonzales and Kelsey Cruts, both of Brady; brother, Jerry Park; brother-in-law, Bobby Wallace and wife, Marsha of Brady; and many extended family at Lakeshore Estates.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Providence Hospice.
The family would like to personally thank Dr. Bill Coleman, Providence ER staff, Providence ICU staff, Dr. Long and Dr. Richie in ICU, and Providence Hospice for all the caring and tireless effort in trying to save Kaye
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You will be missed our hearts go out to your beloved family. love you all
Dear Tommy and Family:
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time and always. May God bless your family in a special way today. Becky B.(benefits dept)
Jerry, Melissa & Greg,
My deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you and your family’s. I feel your pain as I too lost my husband to cancer last year and lost my father just four months later.
Kaye will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. My thoughts and prayers are with you all in this difficult time.
I HOPE YOU MAY FIND COMFORT IN THE LORD IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.SHE WAS ALWAYS SO CHEERFUL AND SMILING WHEN SHE WOULD COME IN TO RONNS SMOKE SHOP SHE ALWAYS MADE MY DAY TO SEE HER COME IN. I WILL NEVER FORGET HER. SHE WAS A TRUE BLESSING TO SO MANY. MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY. GOD BLESS DEE BAGGETT (RONNS EMPLOYEE)
I am so sorry to hear about Kaye’s death. She will be missed by everyone at Lakeshore Estates. I enjoyed my time of working there with Kaye and Tommy.
Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We know it is painful to loss someone you love. Kaye will be greatly missed. You have some great memories that will help you through this difficult time. We are here for you if you need us.
Greg and Dee, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother (in-law). It is hard to go through something like this. Just remember, God is always there. I will continue praying for you and your family. With love, Jennifer Boen
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know that Kaye touched so many lives, and because of this, she will live on in the hearts and memories of these folks.
Jill
Tommy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. Kaye was a wonderful person to work with over the years.
Tommy, I am so sorry for your loss an the Medicenter will not be the same without Kaye’s smiling face or her phone calls worried about you and making sure you are taking care of your self. She has been in my prayers since I heard of what happened and even more so, You and your family have also been in my prayers. If you or your family need anything please call.
God Bless,
Lori Owens
Medicenter
Tommy:
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Kaye was known for her ability to connect, her ability to live the touch and her infectious smile and will be greatly missed.
Neal Ingebrigtson
Purchasing
We were all so sorry to hear about Kaye’s passing. No doubt she will be missed by the numerous lives she touched every day. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this sad time.
Tommy, our hearts are broken for you. So sorry to hear about her sudden untimely death. II Cor.1:3-4
Tommy, I am sorry for your and your family’s loss. I have really enjoyed working with you and Kaye for the last few years. You both are such genuine people. Kaye you will be missed. My prayers are with you.
Thank you to Kaye and Tommy for their dedication over the years. I will miss Kaye’s beautiful personality and smile.
Kaye was a great friend to both of us for many years. We shared many great and cherished memories – some with laughter and some with tears. Her death was a great shock and loss to us and we share the pain and grief of her family. We feel blessed to have known Kaye and shared our thoughts and friendship with her. We know we will meet again in better and sweeter times. Love you Kaye!!