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LILLIAN GALLAGHER Obituary
LILLIAN HARRIET GALLAGHER
On Thursday, December 6, 2012 of Silver Spring MD. Beloved wife of William M. Gallagher for 60 years; mother of Michael (Susan) Vienna, VA, Sharon Gallagher, Maureen Gallagher, Peggy DeLauder (Journey) and Tara Pinkler (David). Lillian is also survived by sisters, Ruth Stephens and Dorothy Henchen; brother, William Cook; as well as 16 grandchildren and a great-grandchild.Lillian was born in Wisconsin and came to Washington, DC in 1951 as a typist for the FBI where she met her future husband, Bill, later to become an FBI agent. She retired as a crossing guard from Montgomery County after 20 years, was an active volunteer for Meals On Wheels, and a choir member at Calvary Lutheran Church. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Blvd. West, Silver Spring, MD Monday, December 10, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church, 9545 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD Tuesday, December 11 at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kennedy Krieger Center For Autism www.kennedykrieger.org.www.collinsfuneralhome.com
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julia colihans
December 11, 2012
our thoughts and prayer are with your wonderful family at this difficult time.
December 11, 2012
Dear Sue and Mike,
We were both so sorry to hear about your mom. She sounds like she was a wonderful woman and led a full life. Our thoughts go out to you at this time. Gerry and Donna Ives
Aubery Moore
December 11, 2012
Brian and family.
My thoughts and my prayers are with all of you, it is never easy to say good bye but it is reassuring to know that one day we will say hello again. Peace is now hers and one day it will be ours. We will see her in the place that God has ordained for eternity.
Sherrell Goolsby
December 10, 2012
A valued member of Calvary Lutheran, who will be missed by the Women of Calvary and the Chancel Choir, after many years of service.
Peggy
December 10, 2012
Mom, We just can't believe your'e gone. We love you and miss you.
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