She waited six decades for the chance to do what she'd dreamed of since she was a young pilot.⁠ Wally Funk broke barriers long before she finally reached space at age 82, becoming the oldest woman ever to do so. From the Mercury 13 program to making history aboard Blue Origin, she never stopped believing her moment would come.⁠ The longtime Grapevine resident died this week at 87, leaving behind a legacy of determination that inspired generations of women in aviation and beyond.⁠ "Dreams do come true... just keep following them."⁠ ⁠ Read more about her remarkable life at the link in our bio.⁠ ⁠ #WallyFunk #Aviation #Space #NorthTexas #GrapevineTX #Texas #NBCDFW #WomenInSTEM #BreakingBarriers #DreamBig