Charlene Rue Wallace, 76, of Orange, passed away on February 27, 2015, at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 2, 2015, at Claybar Funeral Home in Orange. Officiating will be Reverend Randy Branch and Reverend J.B. Prouse. Burial will follow at Wilkinson Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5:00-8:00 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home.
Born in Crowley, Louisiana, on December 6, 1938, Charlene was the daughter of Lowell and Evelyn (Wriborg) Rue. She retired from Sabine Federal Credit Union after 20 plus years, was a volunteer with the Red Cross, and headed the annual church bazaar at Wesley United Methodist Church. She enjoyed running the roads and taking trips to Canton, but what she loved most was spending time with her family, especially her grandkids.
She is preceded in death by her parents; son-in-law, Michael Collins; and beloved aunt, Lois Boren.
She is survived by her husband, Lynn B. Wallace; son, Toby Wallace and wife Lorrie of Tolar; daughter, Wendy Collins of Orange; and grandchildren, Tate Wilson, Hanna Wallace, and Peyton Collins. She is also survived by her sister, Sandra Dickey and husband Michael; brother, Roger Rue and wife Nancy; sisters-in-law, Janie Wallace Melton and husband Tommy, and Pat Wallace; numerous nieces and nephews; and her best friend, Judy Eatman.
Serving as pallbearers will be Drew Peet, Jerry Cezar, James Murff, Pat Brown, Brian Johnson, and Mack Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wesley United Methodist Church, 401 N. 37th St., Orange, TX 77630.
Condolences
Dot Murphy
March 2, 2015
So very sweet, another dear lady in God's Kingdom.....going to miss her. Lynn, may God Bless you and your family, in the loss of your dear Love one.
Cindy Williford
March 2, 2015
Lynn and family, I am so sorry to hear that Charlene passed away. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. Let me know if there is anything i can do for you. Cindy Williford
Shona Clark
March 2, 2015
Toby, Lorrie, Wendy and the kids: So sorry to hear about your mom's passing. Praying for each one of ya'll. May your memories give you strength to get through this hard time, not just now but for the days and months ahead. Just Remember: Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day. Unseen, unheard but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear. Love Always, Shona & Randall Clark - Buna, Texas
Rhonda Rue Kidder
March 2, 2015
It was evident that Charlene had a great love for the Lord because it was revealed in the things she did for others. In spite of everything going on in her life she drove to Weslaco, TX several times to see about her Rue cousin during a very hard time in his life. I only was able to speak with her a couple of times but I felt her sweet spirit and the family bond immediately!
April King
March 1, 2015
There are so many memories of Memom...one that plays over and over is something she told me on my first night of my Emmaus walk. She knew I was nervous and she said, "Don't anticipate, just participate." She will definitely be missed but I know she is sitting at Jesus' feet with a smile on her face!
Cindy Jones
March 1, 2015
Wendy, Toby, Lynn so sorry for your loss. She was such a sweet lady and i will always remember her beautiful smile. God bless each one of you during this time
Pam Jacks
March 1, 2015
My family has such sweet memories of knowing Charlene from the rodeos at Tin Top. Always had a smile on her face and a kind word. Know that she was loved by so many people and you could tell her great love for her family. May God comfort all of you Bud, Eva, & Pam Jacks
Wendy Collins
March 1, 2015
Mom's obituary.
Tommy Willey
February 28, 2015
Knew her at first national bank and credit union
Martha Nelson
February 28, 2015
So sorry to hear of Charlene's passing. I'm honored to have known such a fine lady.
Melissa Flanigan Kirksey
February 27, 2015
WENDY I'M SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR MOTHER. MAY GOD BE WITH YOU AS HE HAS FOR ME IN THE LOSS OF MY MOM A WEEK AGO.