Sally Caviness Wallace, 77, passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 19, 2025, at her residence. She was born June 21, 1948 to Charles and Blanche Caviness of Corinth, Mississippi. During her years in Corinth, Sally was a Curved Bar (Gold Award) Girl Scout, a member of the intellectually gifted organization of MENSA, and an active member of First United Methodist Church. She graduated from Corinth High School in 1966 and continued her education at Mississippi State College for Women. She was heavily involved with Camp Lake Stephens, serving as a counselor, and on various boards and committees. Sally worked for many years as counselor and social worker, helping with numerous young children, as well as senior citizens in the Corinth/Alcorn County area. She was an active and devoted member of the United Methodist Church. She married Larry Wallace in Corinth, Mississippi, in July of 1990. They lived in Georgia and various cities in Mississippi while serving in several churches during their 35 years together. Sally had a quick wit, vast knowledge of the world, and a natural ability to make deep connections with people across the state. She loved reading, cooking, music, history, and learning new, interesting things. Her playful nature and quick wit were trademarks that endeared her to family, friends, and even strangers who quickly became friends. She was a loving wife, trusted friend, and loyal colleague.

A memorial service in her beloved city of Corinth, Mississippi will be held at the Fillmore Street Chapel Saturday August 30 at 1:00 PM.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Wallace and his children Ricky and Amanda; close lifelong family friends Robert Lindsey, Judy Strickland and husband Doug Strickland; special surrogate daughters Katie Draper (Mike) and Cindy Brinson (Russ); cousins, Bill Jones (Rilla) and Read Jones (Lee); as well as many friends across the state.

She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Blanche Caviness; uncle and aunt Leon and Ethel McCullar; and uncles, Herman Jones, and John Jones .