Melba Wallace

Melba Jane Grizzle was born October 29, 1939, in Fay, OK to Arthur and Marjorie Grizzle and passed away May 19, 2024, at the age of 84.

     Melba was a resident of the Watonga community for most of her life attending Watonga Schools and was a distinguished service award member of the Watonga Church of the Nazarene. She was married to David Wallace at El Reno, Oklahoma on January 23, 1959.

     Melba was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Marjorie Grizzle, brother, Wayne Grizzle, and spouse David Wallace.

     She is survived by one son: Farrell and his wife Della of Watonga, OK.  One

Daughter; Debbie and husband Urel of Watonga, OK. Seven grandchildren; Matheau Folsom, Brittni Folsom, Justin K. Wallace, Blake Wallace and wife Cassie, Cole Wallace, and wife Mary, Lisa Cook and husband Terry and Mark Underwood. Along with eight great-grandchildren; Aaron Wallace, Ryan Wallace, Nora Wallace, Justin F. Wallace, Braeley Wallace, Skylee Wallace, Coley Jane Wallace, and Miley Wallace. One great-great grandchild, Dahlia Wallace. As well as numerous other relatives and friends.

The family will hold a Graveside service Wednesday May 29, 2024, at 10:00 am at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Watonga, OK.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Watonga Church of the Nazarene.