Obituary of Shirley Wallace

Shirley Ann Wallace (née Lawrence)

January 30, 1940 – April 8, 2025

Age 85

Shirley Ann Wallace passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on April 8, 2025, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan, at the age of 85.

Born January 30, 1940, in Kincaid, Saskatchewan and formerly of Mankota, Shirley devoted her life to her family and home. A loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, she will be remembered for her warmth, grace and the deep love she gave to those around her.

On October 9, 1959, Shirley married the love of her life, George Wallace. Together, they shared 65 and a half wonderful years of marriage.

She is survived by her beloved husband George; daughters Cindy (Vern) Wilkins and Debbie (Stan) Scribner; and her cherished grandchildren: Amy, Tiffany (Garth), Kaci (Cam), Courtney (Clay) and Tanner (Sydney). She was a proud great-grandmother to Wren, Rory and Fielder. Shirley is also survived by brothers-in-law Russell (Shirley) Wallace, Allen (Wendy) Wallace; numerous nieces and nephews and many dear friends whose lives were touched by her kindness and spirit.

She is predeceased by her parents, Albert and Esther Lawrence; her sisters Grace (Fred) Weiss, Ruby Currie, Joyce Lawrence (John Allison), Pearl (Gary) Springall and infant Elsie; her brothers George (Marion) and Ken Lawrence; and brother-in-law Ray Wallace.

A devoted homemaker, Shirley took great pride in her well-kept home and her elegant style. Her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, who lovingly knew her as Gramma and Nanny. She was known for her delicious cooking, her talent for sewing and her gentle, nurturing presence.

Shirley had a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures. She loved music and reading and found great joy in her garden—especially the flowers she carefully tended on the farm. She was a natural hostess who enjoyed entertaining and filling her home with laughter and love. She and George also shared a love of travel, exploring the world together and creating a lifetime of memories.

Her love, laughter, and steady presence will be deeply missed and forever remembered.

Memorial Luncheon will be held on Friday, May 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mankota Agricultural Hall. Memorial donations in memory of Shirley may be given to the  Mankota and District Auxiliary for the Prairie View Health Centre, Box 390 Mankota, SK. S0H 2W0.