Obituary of Wallis Nellie Battle

BATTLE - On October 15, 2021, Wallis Nellie Battle passed away at the age of 83 at the Yorkton and District Nursing Home.. Wallis was born December 4th, 1937 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Isabella and James Phillips. Wallis grew up in Winnipeg and graduated from TecVoc High School. She married Raymond Sinclair and welcomed her daughter - Jacqueline Dawn to the family. Shortly after Wallis and Jackie moved to Calgary. While in Winnipeg, she was a meat cutter and continued that profession in Calgary. During this time, she met Torkal Handberg and they welcomed her daughter - Teresa Lynn. Together they moved to Deer Ridge, Sask for a short time. Wallis then moved to Canwood, Sask to help Walter Barenscott with the farm. Their relationship grew and they welcomed her youngest daughter Rayla Marie. Wallis's third child, her son and Prince Alberts's New Years Baby of 1965 - Deon Christian sadly passed away when he was 11 years old. While in Canwood, Wallis attended the Pentecostal Church where her faith deepened, and she began her life long relationship with the Lord. She loved being a Sunday School teacher and helping out with the youth groups, bible studies and any other activities in the Church. Ron Emmons, the pastor at this time, was a major support for Wallis and her family as they dealt with Deon's illness and death. Her love for children included becoming involved with the Girl Guides and she became a Brownie Leader. In 1980, Wallis moved to Toronto and married Thomas Battle. Her art work became her highlight and she sold many pictures while she was there. Her and Tom were proud members of the Royal Canadian Legion, she loved their dances, pool, and dart tournaments. While with Tom, she was able to go to England and visit his relatives. There were many stories of her visit to Black Pool, England. While in Toronto, she worked at the Royal York hotel and was thrilled whenever she was able to serve celebrities. Her top celebrity was being able to serve the Queen and being allowed to talk to her. She was always a caregiver to her family and friends and she was able to acquire her nurses assistant certificate and worked in a long term care home. In 1998, Wallis and Tom moved to Yorkton. And quickly got involved with the local Royal Canadian Legion and getting to know their grandchildren. She loved going to the lake and fishing. She proudly painted a beautiful eagle on the boat that her and Tom purchased. She babysat not only her grandchildren, but also great grandchildren and numerous friends children. Whenever the children/grandchildren were involved in events, such as hockey, swimming, gymnastics, dance, band, Jujitsu, Tae Kwon Do and volunteer firefighter, she would attend as many functions as she could and was very proud of the entire family. She continued to paint and draw. Many of you may have seen her work in the past, as she and her son-in-law Mel Currah, did the Christmas window murals for several years. Wallis made even more friends as people would stop and visit with her as she painted. Wallis was a supporter of the Paper Bag Players theatre group and was very proud of Teresa's participation in the productions. She loved to attend all their plays, and we know the club will miss her attendance. Wallis was always a fighter. She had to be. Growing up in Winnipeg was not easy but it made her who she was. This fighting spirit worked well with her health complications. Wallis had numerous cancer scares: Colon cancer, ovarian cancer where she endured a hysterectomy and breast cancer. Wallis was seldom a healthy person and spent many days in hospitals most of her life. She was a fighter and trusted God to care for her during these times. Wallis moved into the Nursing Home March of 2021. And her health began to deteriorate quickly. She fought the good fight until Jesus called her home. She is now at peace and in the arms of God. One of her favourite songs was Garth Brooks "the Dance". With her favourite lines "And now I am glad I didn't know the way it all would end, the way it all would go. Our lives are better left to chance, I could have missed the pain But I would have had to miss the dance. " She is predeceased by her mother Isabella and father James Phillips, brother Wayne Phillips, partners Walter Barenscott, Thomas Battle and her son Deon Christian. She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters Jacqueline (Melvin) Currah, and Teresa (Allan) Weber, both of Yorkton. And Rayla (David) Rousson of Prince Albert. Grandchildren Joshua (Danielle) Currah of Calgary, Janelle Gascon of Yorkton, Nicholas Weber of Saskatoon, Nicole Weber of Vancouver, Brody Rousson of Yorkton and Dylan Rousson of Prince Albert. Great grandchildren, Lydia, Jax and Harlyn of Yorkton, Sask. An interment will take place in the Dry Creek Cemetery, Canwood, SK. Memorials in memory of Wallis may be made to Dream Land - A Family Play Place, 244 Myrtle Ave, Yorkton, SK S3N 1R5 Service Details. Visitation When: Thursday, October 21st, 2021 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Yorkton Memorial Gardens Family Centre Address: Highway #10 East YORKTON, SK Service When: Friday, October 22nd, 2021 3:00pm Location: Yorkton Dream Centre Ministries Address: 244 Myrtle Ave. YORKTON, SK S3N 1R5 Online Memory & Photo Sharing Event Ongoing Online Event About this event In Loving Memory Of Wallis Battle December 4, 1937 - October 15, 2021 Look inside to read what others have shared Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. Every memory left on the online obituary will be automatically included in this book. View Tribute Book