Lucille Overby Wallace

Jeannie Lucille Wallace passed away peacefully on Friday March 6, 2026, three months before her 97th birthday.  She was born on June 5, 1929.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Ressie and William Overby, and her twelve siblings.  She was married to Paul Wallace, the love of her life, who predeceased her in 2000 after 53 years of marriage.  She is survived by two daughters, Sylvia Vanore (Richard) and Pam Phillips Dellinger (Mike), five grandchildren and their spouses (Richard Jr.-Ashley, Amy-Jason, Gina-Eric, Andrew–Riegel & Carli-Justin) and fourteen great grandchildren (Richard III, Luke, Josie, Stella, Anthony, Vince, Maria, Jack, Bo, Dean, Joe, Lola, Carson & Caleb).

Lucille was born and raised in Moore County.  She excelled in school academically and in basketball (an avid Tarheel for life) and was always quite the mathematician.  She was employed by Moore County Social Services for over 20 years, retiring as supervisor of the financial aid program. She loved her work and always spoke of it fondly.

Lucille was a great cook, known for her fried chicken, especially her Thanksgiving Day chicken drumsticks she prepared year in and out for her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Thanksgiving Day was one of her favorite meals to prepare with the best ever turkey dressing and candied yams, both of which continue to be on the table each thanksgiving.  She was also a great baker of pies and cakes, especially her German Chocolate cake which was a staple for Syvie and Pam’s birthdays. For decades there was always a big garden planted by family that produced all summer long and provided veggies throughout the year.

Lucille and Paul took many bus tours throughout the United States and Canada which she carried on after Paul’s death.  She also had a deep passion for music, playing with proficiency, multiple musical instruments, including the piano, organ, guitar, and accordion with excellence.  She was pianist for Flint Hill Baptist Church for many decades until declining health in her 80s.  FOX Hollow Assisted Care, where she resided for a few years, asked her to entertain its residents with her piano skills which lead to “Entertainment by Lucille” every Monday evening.

First and foremost, Lucille was a devout and faithful Christian throughout her life.  She loved Flint Hill Baptist Church and her church family.

The Family is appreciative of the many phone calls and visits from her friends and neighbors during her final years and wants to express their gratitude to Liberty Hospice, as well as Pinelake and Fox Hollow, for their care!

Charitable donations can be made to Liberty Hospice, Pinehurst, NC.