Elizabeth Donnella Wallace

Elizabeth Donnella Davis Wallace, entered this world on April 10, 1915. She was a gracious, tenacious, energetic, caring, nurturing and loving lady. She was the youngest of seven daughters born to the late Nelson and Mary (Smith) Davis.Elizabeth received her early education in the public schools of Sumter County, South Carolina. In 1931, she moved to Baltimore at attend high school, and lived with her sisters Hattie and Marie, in the Mt. Winans community. In 1934, she graduated from Carver Vocational High School. Her continuing education included Seamstress, Tailoring, and Upholstering Certification. In 1950, Elizabeth decided to pursue a career in cosmetology. She attended and graduated from Apex School of Cosmetology. On July 29, 1934, Elizabeth confessed her faith in Christ and joined St. John Methodist Church in Olanta, South Carolina. Upon moving to Baltimore, she joined Little Sharp Street Methodist Church, now known as Mt. Winans United Methodist Church. Elizabeth was an active member of the Sarah O Collins Wesleyan Service Guild, the United Methodist Women and resident of the Usher Board. She was always supportive of the various church ministries. Elizabeth started her work career in the garment industry as a seamstress. Her entrepreneurial skills led her to open Libby’s Beauty Shop in the Mt. Winans community on the corner of Huron Street and Annapolis Road. Elizabeth was a mover and shaker in the Mt. Winans community. She was a founding member of the Mt. Winans Improvement Association, a political activist, participated in the establishment of the Young Democrats Club – encouraging the youth of the community to participate in voter registration. Along with Madeline Murphy, Pauline Brooks and Grady Green, Elizabeth was instrumental in the integration of the Maryland State Police.As a founding member of the Modernettes Social Club, Elizabeth held positions of President and Vice President for many years. Along with her husband she was actively involved in the Westport/Mt. Winans Senior Citizens Group. Elizabeth was a jazzy, fun loving, feisty lady who loved to entertain her family and friends.She was proceeded in death by her loving husband Harry, her oldest daughter Lucinda, and a special “adopted” daughter Twila. She leaves to cherish fond memories: three devoted daughters, Mary Hewlett (John), Harrietta Wallace, Sharon Johnson (Marvin), one son, Harry Eric Wallace; four grandchildren, Richard Byron Colclough, Eric Colclough, Erica Wallace-Jackson, Heather Wallace; six step grandchildren, Marvin Jr., Michael Sr., Reginald Sr., Roland, Albert, and Brandee; eight great-grandchildren, Ericka, Eric Jr., Kendall, Kenard, Makhiah, K’alial, Qu’Ron, Rae’kwan; one brother-in-law, David Wallace (Doris), one other sister-in-law, Evelyn Wallace; six nieces, Willia Miller, Eugenia Soloman, Hattie Faulk (Willie), Alisha Gantt (DeMorris), Ettice Patton (Freeman), and Trinita Blackston, two nephews, Willie James Moore, David Wallace II, a devoted caretaker French Jackson, and a host of other relatives and friends. She will be sorely missed by all.

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Elizabeth Donnella Wallace

April 10, 1915 - September 14, 2008