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Margaret Galloway Obituary
Memorial service: 11 a.m. Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church of Arlington. Private interment: Moore Memorial Gardens.
Memorials: In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Diabetes Association, 4100 Alpha Road, Suite 100, Dallas, Texas 75244, attention: Roxann Pishnick; or to Safe Haven, 6815 Manhattan Blvd., Suite 105, Fort Worth, Texas 76120.
A longtime resident of Arlington and Grand Prairie, Margaret was born Nov. 10, 1916, in Mayfield, Ky., the daughter of George Daniel Bingham, former publisher of the Mayfield Messenger, and Ellie Bingham.
She attended the University of Kentucky and upon graduation from Murray State University, began a long career in the newspaper business, starting at her hometown Mayfield Messenger. A Texas resident for nearly six decades, Margaret worked many years as a woman's editor at the Arlington Citizen Journal, and also was a writer/editor for the Dallas Morning News and the Grand Prairie Daily News.
Other media accomplishments include being publisher of her own book in 1978, entitled "Ancestors and Appetites," and the monthly magazine, "The Arlington Woman."
Margaret was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Parker Randolph Galloway, in 1982, and son, Greg, in 1997.
Special thanks to Lorean Lewis of Specialty Care Services for her love, care and friendship with Margaret over the last decade and Annie Mae Lewis for her love and care of Margaret.
God bless, Margaret. It was a long and good ride.
Survivors: Sister, Virginia Garrott and husband, Dan, of Mayfield, Ky.; son, Randy Galloway and wife, Janeen, of Grand Prairie; daughter, Ellen Beal and husband, Mark, of Ranchos Palos Verdes, Calif.; granddaughters, Gina Wood and husband, Russell, of Aledo and Jennifer Giddens and husband, Chad, of Aledo; great-grandchildren, Quincy, Beau, Georgia and Sadie, all of Aledo; and nephews, Lee and Ben Garrott and Daniel Bingham III, all of Mayfield, Ky.
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Memories and Condolences
for Margaret Galloway
July 15, 2013
I went to school with Ellen and was lucky enough to get to know Margaret in my high school years. A wonderful person and true lady - heaven is truly brighter with her there.
Jan
January 5, 2010
I will never forget our visits!
Dr. B. J. Mycoskie
Tommy Hawkes
January 4, 2010
I have been out of touch and did not find out we had lost Margaret until this hour. I have so many memories from the years I worked with this gracious and proper lady. Some of my most satisfying moments at the paper came when she approved of a photo I took for her. "Yes, yes, I like it." I can hear her say, all the while nodding her affirmation and pursing her lips. It seems like I can hear "My old Kentucky Home" playing in my head. She was a joy to visit with and I trust she is hosting high tea with all our old friends again.
December 31, 2009
I worked with Margaret in the late 50's at Grand Prairie Dailey News Texan. She was a wonderful lady.
Sandy Holland Tarrant
Carol Ferguson
December 30, 2009
I remember Margaret from Texas Press Women. When I first attended a meeting, after joining the staff of the Greenville Herald-Banner, I was standing by myself not knowing anyone, and Margaret made a point of coming up and making me feel at home. She was so gracious and also had such a wonderful sense of humor, that I have never forgotten the occasion. She will be missed.
Lera Hogan Oldham
December 28, 2009
Margaret was a true southern belle, I had the privilege of working for her on the staff of The Arlington Woman magazine. I learned so much during that time, we all pitched in and did whatever there was that needed to be done. We had fun on the job.
Debra Morrow
December 28, 2009
Randy, I am sorry for your loss. I remember being a "stringer" for the Arlington Citizen-Journal while I was a UTA journalism student. Your mom gave me good writing advice and some good interview tips, too. She was a smart and funny lady.
December 28, 2009
My family moved to Arlington in 1955 and kept up with friends and events through Margaret's column. She made our town personal and friendly. I come from Mississippi, so we had a Southern bond-- she interviewed me once for a column on southern recipes. What a small town thing to do!! We had lost touch but I will treasure that special bond I felt for her. My deepest sympathy to all her family. Billie Liddell
Billy Roberts
December 24, 2009
So sorry to hear of your mom's passing.I worked at the Citizen Journal in the 1970's.She was a first class lady and everyone that worked with her just loved her.
December 24, 2009
Martha and Jack Woolf extend our sympathies to Margaret's family. She was agracious and kind gentlewoman, as well as agreat journalist, Martha and Jack Woolf
Rob
December 24, 2009
Dear Galloway Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Galloway sounded like one awesome woman.
Ray Benthall
December 23, 2009
Sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother,"may she rest in peace". My condolences go out to you and your family.
December 23, 2009
your mother was a good friend to my mother and the ashworth family. yall are in our thoughts and prayers. bruce ashworth
Terry Brown
December 23, 2009
It's been many years, but I remember Margaret as one great person, she loved people, and was the Dame of Society of her time. Randy and Janeen we pray for your lost and for the Lord's Blessings for your family...and we know that Margaret is doing real fine in her new heavenly home.
Terry and Beverly Brown, Colleyville
Carolyn C. Rogers
December 22, 2009
A charming lady with a bright mind and sharp wit. Many will miss her 'to-the-point' comments. I will always remember her.
My sympathy and prayers for her entire family as they move forward from this sad loss.
December 22, 2009
Sorry for your loss.
Margaret & Ronnie Liles
Dan Gould
December 22, 2009
Your mother's kindness to our family will always be remembered and appreciated. Sincerely Dan Gould & Family
Bill & Nina Montgomery
December 22, 2009
May your hearts be filled with the wonderful memories of your Mother and her long life here. God bless you and your family and may HE help you through this difficult time.
Pastor and Judy Joeckel
December 22, 2009
December 22, 2009
As we pray for God's comfort for Margaret's family, we also give thanks for the life and work of Margaret Galloway. When we moved to Arlington in 1971 Margaret was among the many who made us feel right "at home". In our work with the Ministerial Association's commmunity activities, Margaret was a friend and helper and communicator for whatever was good for the people of Arlington. And knowing your mother, Randy, helps as I listen to you on the radio. Praise God for Margaret Galloway.
Ronnie Sherrill
December 22, 2009
Randy, sorry to hear about your mother. I have many fond memories of Margaret and Pappa Rat.
December 22, 2009
My prayers and condolences are to the
Galloway family upon the loss of their
mother, grand-mother, great-grandmother.
Hershelene Wood
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Vicki Wason
December 22, 2009
Randy and family. I think I know now Randy where you got your charm and wit from. I wished I would of been able to know Margaret, she must of been a hoot. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
December 22, 2009
I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. I pray for God's comfort for all Galloway family members.
Barbara (Lenoir) Cooper
Fort Worth, Texas
GPHS 1961 Alumnus
DeeDee Winter
December 22, 2009
Dear Ellen and Randy,
Your mother was a HUGE influence in my life. She was always such an encouragement to me in my early years as a young wife trying to find my identity and form friendships. When Stevie Hansen and I, along with several others, started the Junior Woman's Club she was our greatest promoter. At my mother's death I found a scrapbook she made with countless articles by your mom about my involvments. Your mother never failed to be interested in our newest projects and assist us in ways that made our latest venture a great success. She will do no less in heaven!
December 22, 2009
I offer the Galloway family my condolences and pray that the "Peace of God that excels all thought" will be with you in your time of mourning.
Deepest Sympathy,
J.Murray
Sherry Gould
December 21, 2009
Though it has been many years since I have seen Mrs. Galloway, I remember her as a very good friend to my mother-in-law, Rosemary Gould Taylor. Rosemary so enjoyed their friendship. A unique, talented lady who will be missed by many.
STEVEN HOWARD
December 21, 2009
ANOTHER FINE PERSON THAT WILL BE TRULY MISSED. IF THE WORLD HAD MORE PEOPLE LIKE HER, IT WOULD BE A TRULY BETTER PLACE TO LIVE. SHE WILL BE TRULY MISSED. MAY GOD BLESS HER FAMILY.
December 21, 2009
To randy and family: For a woman to of raised such a great charming funny down to earth guy who is a hoot ;she musta been an awesome awesome woman.The dfw lost an angel who went home to be with our father....my deepest symathys and condolences.....god bless.......james
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