Grace Gallagher

Grace Dorey Gallagher VIRGINIA BEACH - Grace Dorey Gallagher died peacefully in her home Sept. 5, 2008, after a courageous and inspiring battle with cancer. A lifelong Virginian, she was born in Richmond on what is now known as Dorey Park in Henrico County. She graduated from Varina High School and Richmond Professional Institute (RPI) with a bachelor's of science degree. A 30-year resident of Virginia Beach, she was a physical education and science teacher for 33 years in Norfolk public middle schools. In retirement, she was active in and past president of Retired Officers Wives Club (ROWS), as well as an active member of the Military Officers Association of America (MOAA). She enjoyed the many bridge parties and social events through the years. She also was president for a term of the local chapter and was active nationally in the Association of Parliamentarians. She was an enthusiastic member of the Town and Gown Club and the Republican Party. She was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Cmdr. Lawrence E. Gallagher and her brother, Frank Dorey formerly of Alabama. She is survived by her first husband, Byron W. Graves Jr. of Windsor Shades and Norfolk; three children, Dr. Anne Graves and husband John Forren and their daughter Grace of San Diego, Calif.; B. Wesley Graves III and his wife Donna and his sons Byron and Kevin of Virginia Beach and Ashland; and Dr. John Lee Graves and his wife Penny and their children Lee and Annalise of Greensboro, N.C.; siblings, Virginia Pausch of Maryland, Mary Widmer of St. Louis, Dr. Fred O. Dorey Jr. of New Jersey and Florida and Dr. Lee R. Dorey of Kansas. She is also survived by her devoted gentleman friend, James M. Dellaripa Sr. of Norfolk. A beautiful and strong woman, who was known by her students as demanding and her family as generous, she will be deeply missed and never forgotten. A funeral will be held at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, Friday, Sept. 12, at 11 a.m. She will be interned with her late husband Larry in Arlington National Cemetery Oct. 10 at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Cancer Care Foundation of Tidewater, Attn: Acts of Kindness at Lake Wright, P.O. Box 12693, Norfolk, VA 23541. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.