Joan Pedigo Wallace, a lifelong resident of Birmingham, Alabama, died on Sept. 21, 2009, surrounded by her children. She was 77 years old. She is survived by her four children, Rangeley Wallace, Holland Wallace, Daniel Wallace and Barrie Wallace, and by her grandchildren, Daniel Denvir, Jamie Denvir, Emma Denvir, Jack Denvir, Basie Settle and Henry Wallace, and by the family’s beloved and caring friend, Velma Henderson.
Joan was cherished by her friends and family, who will miss her free and generous spirit, and who will remember her as a unique and beautiful woman, full of warmth, charm and charisma. She loved living in the Magic City, and she loved her dear circle of friends. She loved traveling, sailing, the beach and the mountains, books, art, Willie Nelson and the Dalai Lama. She remained proud of her active part in the civil rights movement, and was overjoyed to live to see the culmination of that work when Barack Obama was elected president. The family will be hosting an open house for Joan’s friends and acquaintances to share their memories of her on Oct. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m.
Please contact daniel@danielwallace.org for location and other information.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Community Kitchens of Birmingham, (205) 251-3569.