Ms. Annie Mae Wallin

November 29, 1949 - March 24, 2020

Annie Mae Wallin 70, passed away peacefully at her home Tuesday March 24, 2020 surrounded by her family. She was the next to the youngest of 5 children born to Lee and Josie Hollins. She was smart, tough as nails, and a fighter in body, mind and spirit. Annie was a unique lady with life events that would test the courage of many of us. Her inner strength and perseverance was the glue that held her family together. If a challenging situation arose she would remind us “not everyone has the same heart as you do”. Annie had the biggest heart and would often take in local kids, make sure they had a hot meal and a warm safe place to sleep. She enjoyed life to the fullest her own way. Annie always said “If you can’t laugh in life then what the heck are you living for”. She was preceded in death by her parents Lee and Josie (Mitchell) Hollins; her husband of over 35 years John Thomas Wallin; two daughters Sheila Ann Elrod and Sheri Elrod Foster; one step daughter Belinda Smith; one brother Harold “Homer” Hollins; three sisters Sue Bartholomew, Novel Westbrook and Linda Austin. Annie leaves behind her children Michael (Melissa) Elrod of Great Falls, Montana, Melissa Elrod, Jerri Lynn Wallin and Jessica Wallin McFall all of Lepanto, Arkansas; nine grandchildren Amanda Foster of West Memphis, Arkansas, Franky Foster of Marion, Arkansas, Amber Biddle of Lepanto, Arkansas, Christopher Elrod and Christian Elrod both of Great Falls, Montana, Kiley Horton, Allye Horton and Presley “tootie punk” Jennings all of Lepanto, Arkansas; four great grand children Madahlyn, Keegan, Ben and Jackson Foster all of West Memphis, Arkansas and Carmon (Brice) Collins of Harrisburg, Arkansas; sister in law Sonja (Jimmie) Wilkins of Marked Tree, Arkansas; GG the dog she never wanted yet fell in love with; many nephews, nieces, cousins and friends. The family will hold a private service at a later date. Expressions of sympathy may be sent directly to the family. Tri-City LLC Crematory Funeral Home is honored and privileged to serve the family of Annie Wallin. Online condolences may be expressed at www.Tri-CityLLC.com.