Natalie Christine Wilson

Natalie Wallace-Wilson, affectionately known as Nat, was born to the Union of Mary Ann

Wallace-Kornegay (nee Butler) and Leroy Wallace in Newark, New Jersey on December

18, 1965. Natalie graduated from Hillside High School in Hillside, New Jersey in 1984.

Natalie enjoyed a long career in the music industry, performing in various capacities for

many years. In 1988, she graced the stage of the Apollo Theater in New York and

participated in several talent shows at the Peppermint Lounge in NJ. She won first place at

the Credit Doctors Talent Showcase and was twice a runner-up. She recorded music with

Mick-Eng Productions in Paterson, NJ, and Smack Productions in Passaic, NJ. Natalie was

best known for singing at the Eleganza Club and was a member of the girls' group Thick.

The pinnacle of Natalie’s musical career was recording her hit song, "U Gave Me Love," with

Master H, which charted in Paris.

Following her musical career, Natalie worked as a security guard for the Newark, NJ Board

of Education. In 2001, she left this position to attend the Corrections Academy, graduating

in June 2001. She then began working at Northern State Prison, later transferring to East

Jersey State Prison in May 2002.

In 2003, Natalie purchased her home in East Orange, NJ.

Natalie was blessed with two children, Tatyana and Khairi Wallace-Wilson, born in 1996 and

2006, respectively. She loved to spend time and travel with her children, whom she

affectionately referred to as her Flowers.

Natalie was united in marriage on December 19, 2008, and her marriage was dissolved in

2024.

Natalie leaves to carry on her legacy, her children, Tatyana Wallace-Wilson and Khairi

Wallace-Wilson, and was preceded in death by her parents, Mary Ann and Leroy. She is also

survived by her sister Caren Fisher (Kim) of East Orange, NJ, her sister Carol Ann Wallace,

and her brother Gregory L. Wallace, both of Newark, NJ. Natalie was preceded in death by

her brother Leroy (Rory) Wallace and Monica (Nina) Wallace-Shears.

Natalie leaves fond memories with her nieces and nephews: Ah-med, Aliah, Abdul

Rahc’mon (Kyah), Ali Rasul, Amirah, Kim Jr., Korey, Camri, TiKing (Diana), Nina, Crystal

(Benjamin), Salimah, and Ny’Asia (Jacob), as well as twenty-five great-nieces and nephews,

one great-great-nephew, baby Braxton, one bonus daughter, Taheerah, her best friend,

Shawanda (Bae Bae), and a host of cousins and friends.