Joan Marie Galloway

Joan Marie Galloway obituary, Christopher, IL

Joan Marie Galloway

Joan Galloway Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gilbert Funeral Home - Christopher on Nov. 13, 2025.

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Joan Marie Galloway, 91, of Sesser, passed away on Thursday November 13, 2025 at Franklin Hospital in Benton. She was born on August 15, 1934 in Bowling Green, Ohio to Kenny and Helen (Plock) Bloom. She married Stanley Galloway and he preceded her in death. She is survived by her children Robert Clark of Mulkeytown and Billy (Debbie) Clark of West Frankfort, she is also survived by several step-children; grandson Brian Clark of Zeigler and two sisters Hazel Jones of West City and Doll Bennett of Benton. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one grandson Timmy Clark and two brothers Ike Bloom and Kenny Bloom. Graveside services will be held on Monday November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Maple Hill Cemetery in Sesser with Brother Larry Cook officiating. Friends and family are asked to meet at the Cemetery.
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