Brinda Wallis

Brinda Wallis, daughter of the late Peter Tandski and Mabel Gillis Ferguson, was born on Aug. 28, 1939, at Pontiac, Mich., and died at her residence in Dexter on Jan. 1, 2014, at the age of 74.

Mrs. Wallis was of the Christian faith, was a home-maker and a resident of Dexter.

She was united in marriage to Thomas Wallis on Nov.16, 1956, at Pontiac, Mich. Mr. Wallis preceded her in death on June 17, 1992.

Survivors include two sons, Jimmie Lea Wallis of Rochester, Mich., and Martin Eric Wallis (Ronda) of Clarkston, Mich.; one daughter, MeLinda Keys (Warren) of Longview, Texas; two sisters, LaVerne Tinker and LaVeda Banken (John) both of Dexter; one brother, Derill Ferguson Jr. (Linda) of Hartville, Ohio; six grandchildren, Kelly Collins, Kristy Robinson, Leisa Martin, Shannon Wallis, Jessica Wallis and Jennifer Wallis; four great-grandchildren, Darren Beatty, Hannah Martin, Addison Collins and Bentley Collins.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Tandski.

Visitation will be held at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 1 p.m until 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Williams officiating. Interment will be held at the Rosewood Park Cemetery at Longview, Texas.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.