Honor Nicole Wallace

Honor Nicole Wallace was born December 8, 1996, in Chongqing, China and she began life in Texas when she was six months old. She passed away on July 8, 2022 at the age of 25. But what joy Honor brought during her brief life.

Her parents, Barry and Sherry Wallace, asked God to give them a little girl. In the early part of 1995, they began work with an adoption agency. They prayed and prayed and the process went on for well over a year. They asked God why it was taking so long. They wanted a little girl now. The answer was simple. Their little girl hadn't been born yet. Thank goodness for unanswered prayers.

The father of a family friend, Lyn Wu, who was assisting in the adoption process saw Honor in an orphanage in China. He sent a picture to Barry and Sherry. It was love at first sight. The wait was over. It was time to go get their daughter.

But while awaiting finalization of the adoption, the agency put it in jeopardy. They said they might have to "find you another kid." Shock set in and then the adrenaline kicked in. That was not going to happen.

Honor was their daughter and she was waiting to go home with her dad and mom. In July of 1997 and with the help of Sherry's loving father Willard and his wife, Barry and Sherry flew to China to get their daughter. And they found Honor, wrapped her in their arms and brought her home. A fourteen-hour trip with a bundle of joy--"Made in China." What a wonderful, wonderful gift from God.

Honor loved animals, especially horses and dogs. Honor's mom taught Honor how to ride and both Honor and her mom excelled together at horse shows. She and her mother took memorable Mother/Daughter trips where Honor proved proficient in the overuse of room service. Honor proved to be a good athlete at an early age and played basketball, softball and volleyball and was one of the fastest on all her teams. As she grew older her interest in athletics waned except as a spectator.

One summer she went to over 20 Astros games with her dad and wouldn't let them leave until the games were over, regardless of the score. She so charmed the staff at Minute Maid Park that they would deliver warm cookies to her seat.

She never really learned how to whisper. During a basketball game at the University of Houston her distinctive voice echoed over the area as she yelled, "Take the three" when UH had the ball. The cheerleaders gave her a T-shirt as an honorary cheerleader/yell leader.

Honor began school at Second Baptist School and was baptized in the fountain outside Second Baptist Church. She later graduated high school from Alexander-Smith Academy in Houston. She was a hard worker and had a number of jobs while trying to decide what she wanted to do. She had a gift in art and created so many amazing drawings. She could have excelled at any number of endeavors had she lived.

She was so funny. She loved to laugh. She was opinionated. Her dad often said he never won an argument with her although he believed he had been right 90% of the time.

Almost every night she would have her dad make her a "blizzard" with Blue Bell ice cream and Reese's Peanut Butter cups. She loved them. But when she got irritated at her dad she would say, "Dairy Queen blizzards are a lot better than the ones you make!" Then she would say, "Okay, go ahead and make me one."

And Honor knew she was loved. Honor and her parents talked about the strong bond a parent has for an adopted child. Much like God has for us, His adopted children. And Honor loved back and touched the hearts of her mom and dad in a powerful and supernatural way. Being Honor's parents was a God given blessing and privilege.

And Honor liked to write. And Honor talked to God. When Honor was in middle school, she wrote a letter to God. A powerful prayer of salvation. Honor ended it asking God to write back. There is no doubt He did.

Honor is preceded in death by her grandfather, Willard Sparks; grandparents Jess and Anne Wallace; and a cousin, Hunter Sparks.

Honor is survived by her parents, Barry and Sherry Wallace; sister Heather Gunn, her husband Brandon and daughters Emma and Scarlett; brother Lance Wallace, his wife Lana, daughter Kendall and son Chase; grandmothers Loretta Sparks and Rita Sparks; aunts and uncles Judy and Jim Gerlt; Carolyn Franzwa; Tracy and Robert Sparks; Brooke and Brian Sparks; Linda Sparks; Michelle and Jim McFarland; and numerous other family and friends. And her loyal dog Waffle and horse Leo Dinardo. All who loved Honor.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm Friday, July 22, 2022 inside the Hankamer Chapel at Second Baptist Church, 6400 Woodway, Houston, Texas 77057

In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions can be made in Honor's name to Santa Fe Animal Shelter and Humane Society, 100 Caja Del Rio Rd, Santa Fe, NM 87507.