Elinor L. Wallace Obituary (1934 - 2021)

Elinor L. Wallace, 87 of Virden passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home on December 18, 2021. She was born October 5, 1934 in Girard daughter of Urias and Della (Brubaker) Miller. She married Edwin L. Wallace in Girard on February 20, 1955 and he preceded her in death on April 3, 2018. Elinor loved being a farmer's wife and helping her husband on the farm. She was a member of the Virden Church of the Brethren, the Red Hat Society, Illinois Home Extension and the 4H where she was a leader for many years. Her greatest love was her family and taking care of them. Elinor is survived by her sons Walter L. (Fiance Dawnal Mahan) Wallace and Samuel W. (Joyce) Wallace; her daughter Christine A. (Brad) Smith; 7 grandchildren Adam Wallace, Stacey (David) Reagon, Jodelle Wallace, Kendra Wallace, Ashley (Nolan) Swanlund, Ellinor Smith and Jennifer Smith; 4 great grandchildren; brothers Edward (Stella) Miller and Clyde (Marcia) Miller; sisters Ilene Whisler, Wilma (Wayne) Nichols and Zana Dahlkamp and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her loving husband of 67 years, she was preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Airsman & Calvert Funeral Home in Virden with Reverend Dr. John Huxtable officiating. Burial will follow at Virden Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 PM Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested and may be made to the HSHS Home Healthcare Hospice and will be received by Airsman & Calvert Funeral Homes, Virden who is honored to be caring for Elinor's family.