Betty J. Wallace
September 7, 1924 ~ July 9, 2020
Born in: Franklin, Pennsylvania
Betty J. Wallace, 95, of Franklin, went home to her Lord and Savior on July 9, 2020. She died peacefully at The Caring Place in Franklin, PA, where she had lived for the last year.Mrs. Wallace was born on September 7, 1924, the daughter of the late Viola Gealy Bevington and William Bevington. On December 23, 1946, she married Robert Wallace and they enjoyed 57 years of marriage before he passed away in 2004.After graduating from Franklin High School in 1943 and marrying her husband, Betty served faithfully as a pastor’s wife in various churches in Pennsylvania, California, New Jersey, and New York. Additionally, Rev. and Mrs. Wallace traveled in evangelism, preaching, and singing across the United States and in approximately 50 countries. They recorded three albums and were well known as song evangelists. They were a part of a Christian radio program where Betty sang as a member of The Melody Messengers. Betty also spent time traveling to China, Russia, Israel, and Mexico for mission work. She lived out Jesus’ call in Mark 16:15 to “go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.”Strong in her faith, Betty was a long time member of Titusville Free Methodist Church and started a new church in Titusville and hosted tour groups to The Holy Land and Hawaii through the World Mission Alliance in West Branson, Missouri.Betty enjoyed singing, being with family and friends, traveling, doing puzzles and crosswords, and playing dominoes. She had a zest for life, a great sense of humor, and lived each day joyfully. She intentionally made each day a great day.Left to cherish the memories are her two sisters, Joan Beers of Holly, MI and Billie Lee Ritchey of Franklin, PA, and Betty deeply loved her sisters, brothers-in-law, and numerous nieces and nephews.In addition to her husband and parents, Betty was preceded in death by her brothers-in-law, William Beers, Jr. and Wayne. Ritchey.Family and friends will be received on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin, PA 16323 from 3 pm to 7 pm.Funeral services for Betty will be held privately with Rev. Jonathan Bell, Pastor of Franklin Wesleyan Methodist Church, officiating.Betty will be laid to rest next to her husband in Graham Cemetery.A live stream of Betty's funeral service will be broadcast on the funeral home's Facebook page at www.facebook.com/gardinierfuneralhome beginning at 11 am on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. For those that wish to receive a notification when the services begin, it is recommended that intended watchers "Like" the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc.'s Facebook page for any updates.The funeral home will have social distancing protocols in place and the family requests those who are attending to wear masks. We respectfully ask if you feel sick or have other health conditions to stay home and watch the live stream.Memorial contributions can be made in Betty's honor to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to a Christian charity of one's choice.To send cards, online condolences, or for further information, family and friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com.
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Each year we have an olive wood nativity display that Betty and Pastor Bob brought back from the Holy Land for us. What a special couple and wonderful friend; they loved our Lord and Savior.
I will always remember Aunt Betts as one of the 3 -Musketeers! All for one and one for all with her lovely sisters. Each time I saw the three sisters together, they were always having so much fun, even if it was just preparing a meal or sitting in the back yard relaxing. What a blessing they have had to have such a wonderful loving relationship! I also have fond memories of Aunt Betts and Uncle Bob. They were just the cutest couple and when around them you could feel the presence of God. They always had an interesting story to tell as they had so many experiences traveling the world to spread the word of God. More than once I called Vickie on my way home to Illinois because we had to drive in a terrible snowstorm and were very scared. She would put Uncle Bob on the phone and he would say a prayer with us. It set our minds and hearts at ease so we could drive the rest of the way home. We will keep all of you in our prayers that God grants you the strength to make it through the next few days and that you will be able to find peace from knowing how blessed you have been to have such a wonderful woman as Aunt Betts in your life. Much love to all of you, Marria & Steve Blinn & Family (Don’s sister & Vic’s BFF)
We will miss you Aunt Betts!! With all our love, Willie, Gayle, Bryan Anne, Megan and Tommy Beers
Betty Wallace was a wonderful person. She lived her life every day for Jesus. Pastor and Betty Wallace had our marriage 39 years ago in OCT. They sure lived there lives as a example of true love. Betty was a big part of there ministry. I am so sad about her passing but know she is serving JESUS face to face and with Pastor Wallace walking on those golden streets. Prayers for all her family and friends.
Loved Betty so much. She and I spent a month in 2006 at the “University of the Nations” in Hawaii as volunteers. Took several other trips with her. Lovely lady.????????
Betty was a wonderful example of being a pastor in her own way, that is, pastoring in so many ways such as standing alongside of Bob as they stood in the doorway bidding everyone farewell as they left the Sunday service…On the coldest days she would be there at the open door with her coat draped across her shoulder for warmth…AND I see even another little memory in our kitchen that we purchased at her yard sale years ago, a set of serving trays decorated in Coca Cola pictures..It’s the little things Her memory will live on. and we will meet again.
Rev Bob and Betty were in my wedding.They sang for us and went on to mentor us all through the years.What wonderful friends they were.God is surely happy now to have both Bob and Betty in his house.I know they are all over joyed to be together again.The world is a lesser place with out her beautiful soul. I will always cherish our memories together. Love always Chris and Jeannine Holes
Family and Friends of Betty Jane Wallace, May God comfort and support you in the time of your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Betty was an active part of the Christ United Methodist Church family and we loved her. “Let not your heart be troubled; ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father’s house are many mansions. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.” John 14: 1 -3 May God Bless and Keep You, Lou, Susan and Bethany Slautterback
Began to know Her and Rev Wallace while living with my Spiritual family had them at our Home in Hadley. They were wonderful spiritual leaders and examples of our Lord Jesus Christ. Love and Prayers
Precious Betty! You and Bob were the most precious people I’ve ever known. You both touched so many people, and lived such Godly lives. You made a difference in this world! I know you are now in the arms of Jesus, and even reunited with Bob. You will be missed. Will always love you both.