Jeanette Stephenson Wallace, 91, died Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at Johnson-Mathers Nursing Home.

She was born September 6, 1918 in Nicholas County to the late John N. & Myrtle May Coy Stephenson. She was a retired teacher, having taught in the Nicholas County school system for more than 30 years, a wonderful wife and mother, devoted housekeeper, and member of the Carlisle United Methodist Church, where she was active in the United Methodist Women and the Rhoda Gillispie Circle. She loved making candy, cooking and writing poetry.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, John A. Wallace, a son, John D. (Frances) Wallace, Woodbury, TN, a daughter, Carol Wallace (Breeze) Burke, Inverness, FL, 6 grandchildren, Christina Burke, Andrea Burke, David Griffith, Elaine Griffith, Matthew Wallace & Shana Joles, one great grandson, a beloved nephew, Donald R. Lynam, and 3 nieces, Betty Hurst, Phyllis Caton and Norma Caswell.

She was also preceded in death by a brother, James Stephenson, and 2 sisters, Maple Ritchie and Clarine Lynam.

Services will be 1:00 PM Saturday, November 21, 2009 at the Carlisle United Methodist Church by Rev. James Doughton, Rev. Jason Carpintero and Rev. James Gaunce. Burial will follow at Paris Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 4:00 PM Friday at Mathers-Gaunce Funeral Home and after 11:00 A.M. Saturday at the church.

Memorial contributions suggested to the Carlisle United Methodist Church or Hospice of the Bluegrass.