Lilly R. Wallace

January 13, 2021

Lilly R Wallace was born on February 15, 1977 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Clifton Causey, Jr and Marguerite Richardson. She was called home to glory on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. She was the last born of ten children and the wife/life partner of Norman Pride. She accepted Christ and was baptized as an adult. She was a faithful member of the St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Reverend Freeman where she attended until her illness prevented her from doing so. She was a product of the Orleans Parish School System and attended Walter L. Cohen High School. She leaves to cherish 1 son Steve Wallace; 1 daughter Lakira Wallace; 4 sisters Cynthia (Gregory) Jackson, Karen (Matt) Dillon; Arlene (Tracy) Blair and Darlene Richardson; 5 brothers: Arthur (Stacy) Richardson, Anthony (Patricia) Richardson, Oscar (Jeannette) Richardson, Leon (Veronica) Richardson and Joseph (Lynette) Richardson; Nieces: Keyona Babb, Latoya Richardson, Jessica Richardson, Jordan Richardson, Janae R Condet, Morgan Blair and Marguerite Maggie Richardson; nephews Brandon (Kaylee) Richardson and Edward (Eileen) Levy; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her Aunt Evelyn Lee, grandmothers Hilda W. McSwain and Juanita Causey, grandfathers James Wallace and Clifton Causey Sr. Relatives and friends of the family, pastors, officers and members of St. Peter Missionary Baptist Church, Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, Mount Hermon Baptist Church, and Lake Bethlehem Baptist Church, also employees of Marriott Hotels are invited to attend a Funeral Service at Franklin Avenue Baptist Church, 2515 Franklin Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117 on Friday, January 22, 2020 at 10:00 am. Visitation will begin at 8:30am to 10:00am. Officiating: Pastor Sam Young, Jr. As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing. Interment: Providence Cemetery. Arrangements by D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, New Orleans, LA 70125. Please visit www.rhodesfuneral.com to sign the online guestbook, share memories, and condolences for the family.