of Harrison, AR
March 23, 1954 - November 1, 2020
On Sunday morning, November 1, 2020, Karen Teresa Wallis, age 66, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, went home to be with the Lord. Karen was born on March 23, 1954, in Harrison, Arkansas, the daughter of Raymond and Joy (Ruff) Delk. Karen was preceded in death by her parents and step-father, Jim Kelly.
Karen was a lifelong native of Harrison and graduated from Harrison High School in 1972. She was a member of the band and was involved in Girl Scouts. She married the love of her life and high school sweetheart, Bill Wallis, in Harrison on November 18, 1972. They spent 48 wonderful years together as husband and wife. Karen had a heart for helping people. She worked at Northwest Regional Housing Authority for many years, retiring in 2019. She enjoyed cooking, reading romance novels, gardening, and spending time with her family and two grandchildren.
Karen is survived by her husband, Bill Wallis, of Harrison; her daughter, Tina Wallis and her wife Britteny Wallis; her grandson, Zackary; her granddaughter, Teighan; her brother-in-law, Steve Wallis and his wife Cindy; her nephew, Isiah Wallis, of Harrison; her sister-in-law, Melinda Wairath and her husband Joe; her niece, Kaylee Johnson, of Gainesville, Missouri; and many other family and friends.
Visitation was Wednesday, November 4, 2020, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home.
Funeral service was Thursday, November 5, 2020, at Roller-Christeson Funeral Home, with Bro. Ohmer Dyal officiating.
Burial followed in Maple Leaf Cemetery.
Pallbearers were Steve Wallis, Isiah Wallis, Tina Wallis, Jessie Sheldon, Sarah Parkinson, Stefanie Crowley, and Joe Walrath.
Roller-Christeson Funeral Home is complying with the Arkansas Department of Health guidelines for COVID-19 and limiting indoor funeral and visitation attendance. All attendees must provide and wear their own masks before entering.
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19 Condolence(s)
Shirley McKay
Saturday, February 27, 2021
I was a property manager of which Northwest Housing Authority managed. I often called Karen and she always had the time to speak with me and answer my questions. I will always remember her as a warm, loving person. I did not know of her passing until today. She will be in my prayers
Shirley McKay
Former Manager of East View Apartments Green Forest
Bob and Joann Estes
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Billy Wayne and family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Karen. May God comfort and keep you at this difficult time.
Love,
Bob, Joann, and family
Ronnie and Dede Harris
Thursday, November 5, 2020
So sorry for your loss . You will be in our prayers Bill and family I know how how you feel just burrried my brother James yesterday
John and Gail Beth Eoff
Thursday, November 5, 2020
We are so very sorry for your loss, Bill. May our Lord comfort you and give you peace. Please know we care.
Jennifer Cox
Thursday, November 5, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept my condolences at this time. She is no longer suffering and at peace she is with her family again. She was an amazing person and I am glad I had the chance to call her mom at one point. You will definitely be missed.
Kathy L Milburn
Thursday, November 5, 2020
Billy, My heart goes out to you and the family. Just reconnecting after so many lost years and our smiling angel moves on. God will bring you through and I'm sure you will be talking several times a day. 15 months and I still talk to Him several times a day.
Rick Hill
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Billy So sorry to hear about Karen. She was a good friend and classmate. 1972.
Megan Lair
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Billy, I am so very sad. As you know, I've known Karen since she and my sister were such good childhood friends. And she was always a fun part of my mom's Girl Scout troop 123. God Bless you and your entire family. -Megan-
Nancy Baughman Weaver
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Prayers from a classmate of '72. Those were blessed memories. May the Lord bless this family and keep them in His tender care.
Billie (Wells) Brisco
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Karen was a sweet lady and always had a smile. Prayers and love to the family.
Beth Crouse
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
So sorry to hear of Karen's death. She was a sweet girl and classmate.
Susan Crow
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
My dear Karen,
To my best friend all my life. There are just no words to tell you how much you will be missed. I always looked you up when I came home . I still will . Hard to say goodbye until we meet again. Love you lots.
Martha Hunt Brisco
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
Many prayers
Vickie Rogers
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
So very sorry. Many good memories with her. Prayers for your family.
Pamela Powers
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
She was a sweet,gentle girl who was kind to all who knew her....my ex,Bob Kump,worked as a dispatcher in the People's Taxi days, said the whole family was very kind to hi m when he worked the graveyard shift. She will be greatly missed by all she knew & those blessed to call her family.....Take care & let God hold you up and lean on each other in this time....ðŸ™ðŸ™ðŸ™hugs.......
John Creager
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Bill and family I am so sorry to hear of Karen's passing. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Melissa Block
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Billy and family, sorry for your lost. Cherish your memories. Melissa
Connie Allen
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Bill , Tina and family, I am so sorry for your loss. my thoughts and prayers are with you. Karen was such a caring person, always had a smile and words of encouragement when a person needed it the most. She will really be missed.
Cheryl Sutton Bolinger
Tuesday, November 3, 2020
Bill, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know she will be greatly missed.