Florine Elnora Wallace
January 23, 1943 - July 16, 2020
Florine Elnora Wallace, 77, of Charles City County journeyed home on July 16, 2020 at 1pm. She was the daughter of John and Alice Brown. Florine grew up in Charles City. She accepted Christ into her life at an early age and became a member of Little Elam Baptist Church. On December 24, 1958, she married Summerfield Wallace, Sr. From this union, six children were born. She worked for the Henrico County school system until she retired. She was an outgoing person who enjoyed yard work, fishing, music, dancing, and being with her family. Florine also built many special relationships with some of her step-grandchildren; lovingly referring to her as “Grandma” or “Little Mama.” She is preceded in death by her husband, Summerfield Wallace, Sr.; devoted friend, Matthew “Mack” Gatling; her son, Bobby Wallace, Sr.; step-children, Summerfield Jr, Leon, Dallis, Evan, Emma Adkins, Delois Allen, Arnette Brown, and Rosa Tabb; Parents: John and Alice Brown; Sisters: Gladys Burrell and Shirley Burton . Florine is survived by her children; Anna (Dudley) Adkins, Dorothy (Michael) Armstead, Maurice Wallace, Brenda (Wesley) Copling, and Wilhelmina (Prince) Wallace-Hopson. Also, Rosa Lee “Sticks” Mason and Carolyn “Cookie” Marrows who Florine loved as her own; her step-children: Etta Jones, Joyce Crawley, Daniel (Phyllis) Wallace Sr., Clem (Floyd) Miles; her 53 Grandchildren; a host of great-grand and great-great grandchildren; Siblings: Vermon Allen Hicks, James (Lillian) Brown, Thelma Barnes, John (Theresa) Brown, Jr, Herman Brown, Linwood (Carolyn) Brown, Loressa (Anthony) Barnes; Numerous Nieces and Nephews, a host of other relatives and friends especially Jackie Murphy whom Florine loved dearly. A walk-through viewing will take place from 12 Noon to 8pm Wednesday, July 22, 2020, with the family present from 6-8pm at Vincent Funeral Home, Providence Forge, VA. A private service will be held on July 23, 2020. Flowers can be sent to Vincent Funeral Home, 9923 Pocahontas Trail Providence Forge, VA 23140.
Florine Elnora Wallace, 77, of Charles City County journeyed home on July 16, 2020 at 1pm. She was the daughter of John and Alice Brown. Florine grew up in Charles City. She accepted Christ into her life at an early age and became a member... View Obituary & Service Information