Celebrating the Life, Legacy & Leadership of Dr. Juanita Wallace
March 15, 1946 – September 4, 2016
Reflections of Life
Dr. Juanita Jones Wallace was born to Rev. Robert T. Jones and Haley Jones on March 15, 1946, in Mooresville, Alabama. Dr. Wallace accepted Christ at a young age at the New Jerusalem Baptist Church Pastored by her father Rev. Robert T. Jones.
Dr. Wallace graduated from Trinity High School, in Tanner, Alabama, she also received an Associates, Master 
and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Doctorate in Philosophy in Education. She later retired as an Assisted Principal in 2006. It was after that time in her life she ran and earned President of NAACP Dallas Chapter for 3 terms beginning in 2008.
As a community activist Dr. Wallace was a fighter for the cause, she believed would promote civil rights in the 
community. As a person who loved the Lord, she was also one of the founding members of SHMBC located in Garland, TX. She also was a very active Christian in several ministries, Pastor’s Aid, VBS, Sunday School and Dynamic Women of Distinction.
Dr. Wallace was very passionate about politics and a very active member of Political Congress of African American Women. And very strong supporter of President Barak Obama, and Dallas 
Police Chief David Brown. Dr. Wallace was also the CEO of 100 Black Women of America Dallas Branch and active McLean South Dallas and MLK Center Freedom Riders.
Dr. Wallace transitioned from labor to reward on September 4, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents and 2 brothers John Jones and Leo Mosley, also a grandson Trey Wilson.
She leaves to cherish her memory: 2 daughters Juan Ivett Wallace Henry (Quentin), Felicia Wallace, 2 sons: Gary Wallace, Perry Wallace. 12 grandchildren: Jasmin Wallace, Destiny Henry, Q. Xavier Henry, D’Gary Wallace, Milik D.O. Wallace, Shamarii A. Wallace, Porsha Washington (Wilijah), Perry Wallace Jr, Paris Wallace, 8 great grandchildren: Jordan Nathan Payne, Camryn K. Flowers, Carma Ann Haley Flower, D’Gary J. Wallace, Jr., Ariah R. White, Willow P.R. Washington, Keandrea Wilson, Jaynen Thacker. A devoted sister Mary Harper (Robert), a very special friend Dr. Edward Brown and an ever loving ex-husband David Wallace and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and other relatives and friends.
