Lisa Michelle Wallace

Lisa Michelle Wallace, age 43, of Palestine, Texas, passed away on Thursday, the 12^th day of November 2026, following a lifelong and courageous battle with diabetes. Though her time here was far too short, she left a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know her.

Lisa was born in Conroe, Texas on the 16^th day of February 1983 to her loving parents David Wayne Kennedy and Sharon Mensch Kennedy. Lisa dedicated her professional life to serving in the count room at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Beto Unit, where she was a valued member of the team. Outside of work, she embraced life with a creative and curious spirit. She found great joy in the quiet patience of crocheting, creating handmade pieces with care, and was an avid rock collector who loved discovering the unique beauty in every stone.

Those who knew Lisa best will forever associate her with the vibrant things she loved most, especially the color pink, the sweet fragrance of stargazer lilies, and Dr Pepper as she referred to as “anti-murder juice”. Yet, of all the things she did and loved in this world, nothing compared to the love she had for her son, Zachary. He was the light of her life, and being his mother was her greatest pride and accomplishment.

Lisa is preceded in death by her father David Kennedy.

Lisa’s love and devotion to her family will be deeply missed by her loving husband of fourteen years, J.R. Wallace; beloved son, Zachary Wallace; mother, Sharon Kennedy; in-laws, Berl and Doris Wallace; and her sister, Amanda Haines and husband Jeff.  Lisa is also survived by her extended family and many friends.

Family and friends are invited to gather for a reception to honor Lisa’s life from nine o’clock until eleven o’clock in the morning on Saturday, the 21^st day of November 2026 in the Rhone Reflection Room at Rhone Funeral Home.

In lieu of customary remembrances, contributions in memory of Lisa Wallace can be directed towards the American Diabetes Association at www.diabetes.org.

Memorial and cremation services for Lisa Michelle Wallace are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas. Please visit her online memorial tribute at www.rhonefuneralhome.com, where words of comfort and condolence may be shared electronically with her family.