On December 24, 2025, we lost a true pillar of our community. Susan Wallis was a woman who didn’t just live in a community; she built it.
Born on October 23, 1947, and raised on Munger Street in southeast Houston, Susan spent decades putting down roots in Needville, Texas, where she became one of its most beloved figures. For more than 35 years, she poured her creativity and care into ‘A’ Flower & Gift Shop in Needville, building not just arrangements, but lasting relationships with the families she served.
Susan’s giving spirit extended far beyond her shop. She was a tireless volunteer whose fingerprints are on nearly every corner of community life in Needville and beyond, including Lions Club International, Needville Senior Citizens, PTA, Band Boosters, Athletic Boosters, the Needville Youth Fair, the Needville Harvest Festival, the Needville Area Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America, and countless other organizations. Shortly before her passing, she completed her term as Chairman of the Board for the Texas Lions Camp. She ensured the camp was positioned for the future before stepping down to focus on her own health.
She was no stranger to adversity. She survived melanoma in 1985 and breast cancer in 2012. Each time, she used her resilience not for herself, but to strengthen those around her. She faced every challenge with the same quiet determination that defined everything she did.
As a philosopher wrote, “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” Mom gave us everything. She showed us that a heart stays full only by being poured out for others.
Susan was preceded in death by her father, Willis Earl Johnston; her mother, Besta Callaway Johnston; and her brother, Tommy. She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 58 years, Thomas Spencer Wallis Jr. of Needville; her two sons, Spencer of Houston, and Robert of Needville; and many beloved relatives across the Wallis, Johnston, and Callaway families.
Celebration of Life
Saturday, March 14, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church of St. Michael - Family Life Center
9214 Main St, Needville, TX 77461
Reception to follow in the Life Center hall.
Church of St. Michael - Family Life Center
On December 24, 2025, we lost a true pillar of our community. Susan Wallis was a woman who didn’t just live in a community; she built it.
Born on October 23, 1947, and raised on Munger Street in southeast Houston, Susan spent decades putting down roots in Needville, Texas, where she became one of its most beloved figures. For more than 35 years, she poured her creativity and care into ‘A’ Flower & Gift Shop in Needville, building not just arrangements, but lasting relationships with the families she served.
Susan’s giving spirit extended far beyond her shop. She was a tireless volunteer whose fingerprints are on nearly every corner of community life in Needville and beyond, including Lions Club International, Needville Senior Citizens, PTA, Band Boosters, Athletic Boosters, the Needville Youth Fair, the Needville Harvest Festival, the Needville Area Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts of America, and countless other organizations. Shortly before her passing, she completed her term as Chairman of the Board for the Texas Lions Camp. She ensured the camp was positioned for the future before stepping down to focus on her own health.
She was no stranger to adversity. She survived melanoma in 1985 and breast cancer in 2012. Each time, she used her resilience not for herself, but to strengthen those around her. She faced every challenge with the same quiet determination that defined everything she did.
As a philosopher wrote, “You give but little when you give of your possessions. It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” Mom gave us everything. She showed us that a heart stays full only by being poured out for others.
Susan was preceded in death by her father, Willis Earl Johnston; her mother, Besta Callaway Johnston; and her brother, Tommy. She is survived by her devoted husband of nearly 58 years, Thomas Spencer Wallis Jr. of Needville; her two sons, Spencer of Houston, and Robert of Needville; and many beloved relatives across the Wallis, Johnston, and Callaway families.
Celebration of Life
Saturday, March 14, 2026
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Church of St. Michael - Family Life Center
9214 Main St, Needville, TX 77461
Reception to follow in the Life Center hall.
I was so honored to be a friend of Susan. I admired her generous spirit and volunteerism. We became much closer when we delivered meals to the Senior Citizens during Covid. I miss my Friend but will smile when I remember our happy times playing Bunko and serving together.
I feel like I've known Susan for as long as I remember - she helped me so much in the flower shop as a teen, trying to get flowers or gifts for family, a prom date, or a girlfriend. She was always one of the most friendly and giving humans I've ever known, from Scouts to the Lions Club to other Needville activities - she is truly one of a kind, and I hope to give one-tenth back to this world that she was able to (it won't be easy). Thank you Susan for the lasting impact that you've had on me.
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I just can't express to you enough how much we appreciated the kindness and professionalism my family experienced with you and your staff.
Thank you for treating my beloved mother with honor and respect all throughout the process.
Our family will be forever grateful to the owner and staff at Beresford Funeral Services for the excellent services they provided to our family upon the death of our loved one. Everything went smoothly. The planning was easy with everything needed for the funeral provided on sight at reasonable prices with no pressure to spend more than planned. They were flexible with our personal plans, very kind, and considerate from beginning to end. We would definitely recommend Beresford Funeral Services to anyone in need of funeral services.
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