WALLACE, Doris Ramona

The White Mountain Independent, Show Low, Arizona ~ November 6, 2007 Doris Ramona Wallace, 82, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2007, in Mesa following a lengthy illness. Doris was born Sept. 20, 1925, in Roswell, N.M., to the late Walter Clinton and Theda Opal (Pilgrim) Thornton, who died in 1953 and 1963, respectively. She married George William Wallace, Sr. Jan. 21, 1943, in Roswell. George preceded her in death in 1966 at the age of 48. She then moved to California and worked several years as a regional manager for a large apartment-housing complex in the Los Angeles area. Following her retirement Doris moved back to her native New Mexico where she was an active member of Roswell's Adult Center and thoroughly enjoyed playing bridge with her many friends. In 1995 she moved to Arizona to be near her children. Doris is survived by her son, George William Wallace Jr. (Ruth) of Vernon; two daughters, Judy Hamm of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Marcilla Sanders (Gordon) of Mesa; sister Dixie Summersgill (James) of Roswell, N.M.; 11 grandchildren and 23 great-granchildren. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Leona "Pete" Corn in 1987 and brother Richard C. "Ricky" Thornton in 1996. Private family services will be held at a later date. Inurnment will be at the South Park Cemetery in Roswell. Owens Mortuary of Show Low handled the arrangements. For those who have special memories and would like to send private condolences or sign an online guest book visit www.owensmortuary.com.