Nancy Kay Basinger Wallace was born November 4, 1952, to Melvin and JoAnn Basinger in Slaton, Texas. She passed away on November 4, 2026, in her home with family members with her. Graveside services will be held 2:00 P.M. Friday, November 6, 2026 at Terrace Cemetery. Interment will follow under the direction of Hudman Funeral Home.

Nancy attended school at Close City until it consolidated with Post. There she attended Post Jr. High and Post High School. After her father's death, Nancy's mother moved her, her two sisters, and her brother to Slaton High School until she graduated in 1970. She then went to Commercial College in Lubbock, Texas.

She married Dicky Wallace on December 17th, 1971. Dicky and Nancy have one child, Shayla Wallace, who was born on August 4, 1977, and they have one grandson, Hayden Niell, who was born December 31, 2004.

Nancy had a strong faith and love for her God and family. She was a member of the Graham Chapel Methodist Church. Nancy had several jobs in Post, which included Collier Drug, Wells Pharmacy, and Glenda Shobe and Judy Bush bookkeeping and Tax preparation business. Her most gratifying job was with Garza County. She started in 1998 at the Garza County Tax Collector Office. She later ran for the Tax Accessor and Collector. She held that position until her death. She enjoyed her work trying to help the public.

Nancy is survived by her husband Dicky Wallace of 55 years, her daughter Shayla Wallace and grandson Hayden Niell, her sisters; Carla, and her husband Geron Stricklan-Slaton Texas, LeaAnn and her husband Tim Radkey-Kerrville Texas, and brother Ray Lynn Basinger-Crowell, Texas and several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, family suggest your favorite charity or Graham Community Center