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1931
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2021
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Gladys Gallaway Obituary
Gladys was born in Detroit Michigan on Oct. 5, 1931. She grew up in Maumee, Ohio and attended the Ohio State University where she received her Bachelor's in Education. After moving around the country as her husband rose up the academic ladder, Gladys and Lowell finally settled in Athens, OH in 1967.
Gladys was an active community member as well as a long time teacher. She taught fifth grade at Morrison Elementary School from 1978 to 1995. Many students will fondly remember some of her cheers for learning state names.
Gladys was a founding member of the local group Athens Friends and Neighbors. Through that group she taught many community members how to play and love Bridge. From 1974 - 1979, Gladys was a Girl Scout leader for Troop 1112. She made a tremendous impact on many local girls during this time. At one time, she had the largest Girl Scout troop in the United States.
Gladys is survived by her children, Kathleen (Richard) Searles, Michael (Guinivere) Gallaway and Ellen (Mark) Kroutel; six grandchildren, Logan (Jennifer) Gallaway, Marjory (Andrew) Johnson, Heather (Patrick) Giles, Kirby (Lisa Vore) Gallaway, Allyson Kroutel and Katarina Kroutel; and great-grandchildren, Luz and Joe Gallaway. She is also survived by brother, Robert (Diane) McGhee; two sisters, Virginia (Dick) Dean and Patsy Suter; sister-in-law, Louise (John) Kish; and many beloved nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her caregivers Dina Ball, Lili Cole, Becky Howard and Jeanna Nicholas.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. at The Plains United Methodist Church with Rev. Dan Fuchs officiating. Burial will be in Alexander Cemetery.
Friends may call Saturday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Jagers & Sons Funeral Home, Athens. Please wear a face coving while attending the services.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Athens City School District Food Pantry, ACSD Central Office, 21 Birge Dr., Chauncey, OH 45719.
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Brittnee Lydy
January 4, 2022
I fondly remember learning the 50 states in fifth grade thanks to Mrs. Gallaway's creative teaching methods. I even use them in my own classroom now to help my students when we are using maps in science class. My son is a fifth grader this year and I'm excited to pass on Mrs. Gallaway's fun mnemonic devices with him. She was a wonderful teacher and will be greatly missed.
Elizabeth Crouse
December 21, 2021
Fondly remember 5th grade with her! Going on my 26th year teaching now, most of it at 5th grade myself! She shaped many of my teaching philosophies.
Tuesdee Sharpe
December 21, 2021
My deepest condolences to the Gallaway family!
Jason Bernard
December 21, 2021
This makes me so sad. She was one of the only teachers I ever had who made me feel like I was good enough. My thoughts are with the family. She was a kind person who took so much time to help me believe in myself. I'll never forget learning and memorizing the states and their Capitals. She was a gem and her impact on my life is far reaching.
Manjulika Koshal
December 21, 2021
We have known both Gladys and Lowell Gallaway for the last 50 years. Lowell and Raj koshal have been colleagues at the Department of Economics. Gladys taught fifth grade children at Morrison Elementary School. Our both children Vinita and Vipin were her students and both have fond memories of her. She was a great inspirer Manju and Gladys had coffee get togethers many times at each other's homes. She was a gracious, hospitable, loving and charming host with a big heart. Also a great cook. We still remember their Lawn parties every Summer.
Later after Lowell passed away, we visited her home to convey our sympathies and one could see that she has lost her vigor and dynamite personality due to age and medical issues. But she still was very lively and shared with us all albums and Lowell's paintings. It was that time she shared with us about how she is being taken good care by our son-Vipin Koshal who is now a cardiologist
Manjulika Koshal
December 21, 2021
We were sad to learn about the passing away of our dear friend Gladys Gallaway. Both Lowell and Gladys have been our friends for more than fifty years. Raj and Lowell were colleagues at the department of Economics and Gladys taught our children at Morrison Elementary in the fifth grade. Both Vinita and Vipin have fond memories of her. Later after retirement also we continued meeting in potluck dinners, dinners at each other's homes and coffee parties. Gladys was a gracious host, loving and charming person-always smiling and had a big heart. Their annual Summer Lawn party was a hit. She was a great cook too.
Later, with age and falling health, one could see Gladys losing her dynamic personality and vigor. Nevertheless, she still greeted all with open arms. When we visited her after Lowell's death at her home, she shared with us all his albums and we reminisced the old days as we went throrugh the pages. It was at this time that she surprised us by taking us to the basement where all Lowells paintings were beautifully organized on the wall. It was a museum. We were taken by surprise as we never knew he painted too besides being a scholar.
The most surprising part was when she showed us a huge painting beutifully framed in golden color that had our eight years' old daughter -Vinita along with her friend and Kathy -their oldest daughter all dressed up and kneeling down with her wedding gown. Gladys insisted that we take the painting which is now hanging on our dining room wall.
Gladys that time also shared with us how well she has been taken care of by our son-Vipin who is now a cardiologist at the O'Bleness Hospital working with Ohio Health. Gladys also shared how Vipin convinced her to go for a Pacemaker when she was resisting to get it done at Riverside. Viipin that time was completing his Residency at the Riverside Hospital at Columbus-Ohio. Our daughter-in-law Bela who is also a Physician, remembers Gladys vividly.
Our son remembers her fondly and was sad and moved to know that she is no more!
We will always remember the Gallaways and will miss them We indeed have lost two great friends.
On behalf of our children-Vinita, Vipin and Bela and us we pray for peace for the departed soul in heaven.
With our deepest sympathies to the entire Gallaway family,
Professors Manju & Raj Koshal, Ms. Vinita Kennedy and Drs. Vipin & Bela Koshal.
Kari Logan (VanNest)
December 21, 2021
Very sad to hear of her passing. One of the best at Morrison Elementary.
Stephanie Nisley More
December 20, 2021
My deepest sympathies to the Gallaway family. I have many fond memories of Mrs. Gallaway. Her enthusiasm for teaching still sticks with me. Her state chants have proven handy for me in many trivia games. I developed a love of history in her classroom as well. She was one the major influences on my choice to become an educator. Her impact is far reaching.
Joni and Bill Seal
December 20, 2021
To the Gallaway family: we're truly sorry for the loss of Gladys and the hole her passing has left in your hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with you for peace and comfort as you remember her and celebrate her life. Our sympathies.
James Tompkins
December 19, 2021
What a great teacher and person. Gladys taught both our kids then. Gladys sent a card to my son when he graduated from HS seven years later. My wife knew Gladys from volunteering at the school years ago. Lowell taught my son at OU. Condolences to the family.
Jim and Ronalda Tompkins
Cindy Dill
December 19, 2021
We are truly sorry to hear of Glady’s passing.
Gladys was a wonderful teacher and friend!
Bronwyn
December 18, 2021
Mrs. Galloway was a wonderful, caring lady. She welcomed me in to her home too many times to count, I felt like part of the family. My sincere sympathy to the Galloway family, you are all in my thoughts.
Martha Johnson
December 18, 2021
Gladys was a wonderful teacher for my first child. I was very happy when she did not retire before she could also teach the second one 8 years later. She always had such interesting projects and ways for the kids to learn.
Judith Maxson
December 18, 2021
A truly wonderful woman and always a great teacher!!!!! I am grateful for getting to know her as my bridge teacher and working with her in AFAN. May she rest in peace!!!!!!
Sherry Skinner
December 18, 2021
Mrs. Gallaway impacted my learning so much. I enjoyed learning. I enjoyed our pioneer day. She was definitely one of a kind teacher. Besides being a teacher, I knew her outside the classroom as she was my moms girl scout leader back in the day. And my mom is friends with her daughter. May Gladys rest easy.
Sherry Skinner
Sarah Hina
December 18, 2021
Mrs. Gallaway was an excellent teacher, and I remember her with great affection. She had high standards, but was always patient with her students, and made learning fun and interesting. I remember her warmth and enthusiasm when I managed to memorize the Gettysburg address. I always had the feeling that she was an active supporter of her students, instead of just passively putting in her time at the school. Those are the best kinds of teachers.
Later in life, my father played bridge with her, and found her charming and bright. She definitely seemed to have an insatiable love for learning, and life.
My condolences to the family.
Nathan Nottke
December 17, 2021
She was one of the best. I learned so much from her in 5th grade.
North Dakota, South Dakota, (Waves hands) Nebraska!!, (Drops Hands) Kansas. I have said this a few times with my own children.
I remember her fondly.
My condolences.
John Gordon
December 17, 2021
Gallaway Family,
Jane and I were saddened to learn of Gladys’ passing. She was an excellent teacher at Morrison Elementary who focused on children learning basic skills while she enriched the curriculum for all students. Young people were taught how to write, research, and speak on historical and current topics in her social studies classes.
Gladys made education interesting, challenging, and relevant for young people.
She encouraged them to be active participants in student council elections and local campaigns.
Thank you, Gladys for your dedication and service to the students at Morrison Elementary School.
Jane and John Gordon
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