Evelyn Wallace

The Lord has a beautiful garden up above for which He needs flowers. The Lord called one of those flowers for His garden on February 21, 2020, in the name of Mrs. Evelyn Wallace. On June 2, 1933, Evelyn was born to Walter A. Baker, Sr. and Ellen I. Edmonds-Baker in Aberdeen, Maryland. Evelyn, the fifth of seven children, was raised in Baltimore, Maryland. At a young age, Evelyn gave her life to Jesus Christ at Union Baptist Church. She continued her Christian service at Cherry Hill Presbyterian Church. Evelyn attended Baltimore City Public Schools, graduated from Dunbar Senior High School in February 1952 and furthered her education at Coppin State College. At Dunbar Senior High School, Evelyn met and married the love of her life, Theodore N. Wallace. She was the proud mother of two sons: Alvin and Reginald. She was a devoted mother and grandmother. Evelyn adored her four grandchildren: Naima, Corey, Krista, and Reginald, Jr. As a life-long educator and advocate for children, Evelyn taught for many years in the Baltimore City Public School System. Evelyn had an artistic side, which she brought to the classroom. She inspired students of all levels, but especially those with special needs. Evelyn always encouraged all children to make a difference in the world. She retired from education in the mid 1990s from Barclay Elementary School. Evelyn and Theodore loved to spend time together, whether it was traveling or spending time with family and friends. Evelyn and Theodore traveled across the country multiple times and visited friends in California. There was a special group of classmates from Dunbar Senior High School that she held close to her heart. They were known as “Club 52.” Evelyn and Theodore would host club meetings, organize trips, and attend outings with the members of “Club 52.” Evelyn had many hobbies and favorite pastimes. She loved to shop and go to the casino. Evelyn was truly a fashionista; her favorite accessories were hats and handbags. She was a devoted daughter, sister, and aunt. She would never hesitate to support her family and nurture nieces and nephews. Evelyn was well loved by anyone she met. Her parents, Walter A. Baker, Sr. and Ellen I. Edmonds Baker, preceded Evelyn in death. Siblings who passed prior to Evelyn were her four brothers (Walter, Jesse, Lawrence, and Donald) and two sisters (Blanche and Ruth). She was last surviving sibling of the “Baker 7.” Her eldest son, Alvin T. Wallace, also preceded her passing. Leaving to celebrate her life are her husband of 66 years, Theodore N. Wallace, and one son, Reginald E. Wallace, Sr. Other survivors include two loving daughters-in-law, Theresa B. Wallace (widow of Alvin T. Wallace) and Natalie E. Wallace (Reginald E. Wallace, Sr.); four grandchildren: Naima C. Wallace, Corey A. Wallace, Krista A. Wallace, and Reginald E. Wallace, Jr.; two sisters-in law: Beverly Baker (widow of Donald Baker) and Mary Baker (widow of Lawrence Baker, Sr.); nieces, nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends.

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Evelyn Wallace

June 2, 1933 - February 21, 2020