Nellie S. Gallagher

Norfolk, – Nellie S. Gallagher, 93, Died November 4, 2010. She was born on December 13, 1916 to Charles C. and Sarah Stevens in Rappahanock Academy, VA. She was one of nine children. Her husband, Charles H. Gallagher Sr., and daughter, Catherine J. Gallagher preceded her in death. She is survived by her son; Charles H. Gallagher, Jr. and his wife, Nan, of Norfolk, VA; one sister; Emma S. Cassidy of Fairfax County, VA; two grandchildren, Megan E. Gallagher and Caroline E. Gallagher of Norfolk, VA; god-children, Allison D. Skees and Connor J. Skees of Norfolk, and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Gallagher retired from C & P Telephone Company after 35 years of service. She was a proud member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was one of the founding members of St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Fairfax County, VA. She lived in Fairfax County, VA 46 years before relocating to Norfolk in 1992. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, November 20, 2010 at 11:00 am at Larchmont United Methodist Church, 1101 Jamestown Crescent, Norfolk VA 23508. Burial will follow at Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, December 13, 2010 at 2:00 PM. The family would like to give special thanks to the staff at Province Place Assisted Living and her personal care nurse, Shelia Spence. You may pay your condolences at: www.smithandwilliamsnorfolk.com