DIANNE GERMAINE WALLACE
AKA BABY DEE
DECEMBER 20, 1967-AUGUST 17, 2021
She was born in Mobile, Alabama on the Gulf of Mexico and became a daughter of the great western valley, yet, she never lost her love of the water.
Dianne went to school in Avenal, California and graduated from Avenal High School in 1986. She was a member of the undefeated volleyball team of Avenal High School. She graduated from West Hills College in Lemoore, California.
Dianne's nickname was given to her by her good friends. She had the biggest heart which was always full of love for her family and friends. Her three children, Kasia Lopez, Craig Jones, and Kaliyah Wallace were quite close to Dianne as well as her granddaughter Lexy Anaya Jones who was a real treasure to her heart.
Dianne had a busy life as a single mother working for Cigna Health Insurance Co. in Visalia and Reef Sunset School District in Avenal, California. She was familiar and friendly to many of the children who attended school in Avenal, California.
She had many friends who were always delighted by her genuine and encouraging smile. They will sorely miss her laughter and good cheer in their lives.
Dianne was a mixed blood Chippewa lineal descendant of the Thomas Whitecloud family from Lac De Flambeau, Wisconsin. She participated in Native American ceremonies and maintained a Christian lifestyle.
Dianne loved football and was an avid fan of the Las Vegas Raiders. She also loved her music and loved to dance.
She will be missed by her mother, Karen Whitecloud Raymond, father, Joe Wallace, stepfather, Michael Raymond, and siblings Denise Wallace, and Tommy Wallace.