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Velda McGalliard Obituary

HICKORY - Velda Pitts McGalliard, 97, died April 18, 2010, at Shannondale Health Center. A native and longtime resident of Hickory, she moved to Knoxville, Tenn., in 1999 to be closer to family. She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church. Mrs. McGalliard was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas G. McGalliard; parents, Calvin and Rose W. Pitts; two brothers; and three sisters. She is survived by a son, Thomas C. McGalliard and wife, Nancy, of Knoxville, Tenn.; grandson, Thomas N. "Tad" McGalliard and wife, Sharon, of Severna Park, Md.; granddaughter, Anna McGalliard and husband, John Zavodny, of Unity, Maine; and loving great-grandson, Thomas Evan McGalliard of Severna Park, Md. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. today, Thursday, April 22, 2010, in Catawba Memorial Park in Hickory, with Pastor Stephen J. Misenheimer officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Penelope Baptist Church, Rebuilding Fund, 3310 Main Ave., NW, Hickory, N.C. 28601. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.bass-smithfuneralhome.com. Bass-Smith Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family of Velda Pitts McGalliard.

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Published by Hickory Daily Record from Apr. 21 to Apr. 22, 2010.

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Tammy Holloway

April 21, 2010

Tom, Nancy and family,

We are sorry to hear of the passing of Mrs Mcgalliard. We have greatly missed her since she moved back with you and your family to Tennessee. She was a great person and neighbor. Thank you for calling us in the time of her passing to let us know. God Bless you and your family during this difficult time.

Butch & Frances Haas
Richard, Tammy, Ashleigh and Austin Holloway

Cliff Mosteller

April 21, 2010

Tom:

As one who has also lost a mother, I know the grief in you heart and mind. A mother was a special gift to us. Please accept my sincere sympathy on the loss your family has encounted. God Bless!

Fred & Ann Russell

April 21, 2010

Tom, Nancy and family,

Please accept our sympathy in your mother's passing. What a blessing that you shared her life for so many years! God bless you!

April 20, 2010

Tom and Nancy, I share your grief and my heart is with you always. Thank you so much for allowing me to care for your mom these past few years. She was a special lady and I cared for her very much. She will be greatly missed. Again thank you for sharing your mom with me. I will carry in my heart always.

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