Dorothy Willene Wallace Bond was born on August 23, 1938 in Bogue Chitto, MS and passed away peacefully and gracefully July 13, 2024 in Baton Rouge while surrounded by loving family. She was born of James Robert Wallace, Sr. and Willene Dillon Wallace and was married for 58 years to James Edward Bond of Baton Rouge.
She was the oldest sibling to five children and the mother of four, grandmother of four, and great-grandmother of three. Her life and legacy was defined by her personal sacrifice, nurturing, and determination to ensure a better life for them than she was able to enjoy herself. A dedicated homemaker and cook, she spent countless hours at baseball games, graduation ceremonies, dance recitals, parades, caring for sick kids and inspiring warm memories for her loved ones that will forever be cherished. She made sure those children she loved never wanted for anything they really needed. Those she leaves behind are eternally grateful to her for what she meant to our lives.
She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, a brother, James Robert Wallace, Jr. and a sister, Doris Bonin. She is survived by siblings Pat Gonzales, Jane Chaiban and Richard Gerald Wallace. She is survived by her children, Elizabeth Downey, Robert Bond, Theresa Grimmer (Eric Grimmer), Connie Bond (Russ DeBlieux), grandchildren Amy Lynn Pulliam, Eric Grimmer II, Audie Grimmer and Mathew Walsh (Chrissy). Her great-grandchildren are Virginia Rose Hardin, Reid Patrick Walsh and Bennett Daniel Walsh.
Visitation will be at Rabenhorst Funeral Home at 825 Government Street on Thursday, July 18, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM, followed by a brief memorial service. A private family internment service will be held at Centerville Baptist Church Cemetery near Lexie/Tylertown, MS. Pallbearers will be Louis Wallace, Rick Wallace, Mathew Walsh, Eric Grimmer, Eric Grimmer II and Audie Grimmer. Russ DeBlieux will be Honorary Pallbearer. The family thanks Linda Brown of Always Best Care and the staff at Cardinal Hospice for their compassionate care.
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