Judith Blake Wallace went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ during the early morning hours of Thursday, January 9, 2025, just five days shy of her 85th birthday. She passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family.

Judy was born January 14th, 1940, the eldest child of Thomas Posey and Clydia Callihan Blake in Amherstdale, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents and her two brothers, Jerry Rupert Blake and Thomas David Blake.

Judy is survived by the love of her life and husband of 62 years, Joe Wallace, Jr.; her beloved children Lynn Alexander (Matt), Blake Wallace (Leah) and Dave Wallace (Kendra). Also surviving her are her precious grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who she adored, Winston Barger (Matt), Morgan Benningfield (Drew), Wells Wallace, Joe Wallace, III, Kaylie Robinson, Camden Wallace, Lawson Benningfield, Tate Benningfield, Beau Barger and Bennett Barger. Following her love of her Lord, her family was everything to her and Judy loved them all dearly and unconditionally.

Judy was a friend to so many and an exceptional example of a humble Christian servant. She served the First Baptist Church in Sanford for many years as Deacon, Sunday School Teacher and leader of the Senior Citizens Group, Triple L. When she and Joe, Jr. returned full-time to his hometown of Wallace they joined Wallace Presbyterian Church, where she enjoyed worshipping while her health permitted. For many years Judy ministered to hundreds of people daily through her text messages of Biblical scriptures and prayers.

Judy lived a remarkable life, and she often commented how blessed she and her family had been by the Good Lord. Always the optimist, she faced adversity and life's challenges with a prayer on her lips and a smile on her face - never complaining and always inspiring.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made to the Parkinson's Foundation or the building fund of the Wallace Presbyterian Church.

The family would like to express our sincere appreciation for all the prayers, calls, texts and cards during the last month. Further, the family is truly grateful to the ECU Health and Hospice Team that served Judy well.