Doris Marie Harrison-Wallace was born on December 26, 1952 to Eddie and Robbie Jean Harrison in Point Blank, Texas. She received her formal education at Coldspring-Oakhurst Consolidated High School. In her adult years she served as a caregiver as her occupation.

Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Henry Lee Wallace and her sister: Eddie Joe Standley.

Loved ones that have been left with fond memories include her children: Henry Cortez Wallace (Aleta), Henry Lee Wallace, Jr. (April Watson), Deidra Wallace (Jamaal Taylor), April Pellegrino (Joe); 15 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren; siblings: Dorothy Jean Harrison, Ritha Abdullah, Edward Harrison, Ruby Jewel Wyatt, Lucille Graham (Gene), Karen Coleman, Ruby Joyce Harrison,  Willie Jean Harrison, Gregory Harrison, Deborah Smith, Theron Harrison-Parker (Barbara) and Sharon Harrison.