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Sara Gallagher
1930 - 2026
Sara Gallagher Obituary
Sara was predeceased by her husband, John "Jack" Wesley Gallagher, Jr.; brother, David Bowles; and her stepdaughter, Sue Gretchen Gallagher Mitchell (Bill).
Sara is survived by her stepson, John Wesley Gallagher, III (Olivia); her son-in-law, George William "Bill" Mitchell, Jr.; her nephew, Robert Bowles (Twyla); her niece, Anne Bowles (Billy); and a great niece, Sunny Meadows. She has five grandchildren, Scott (Roxy), Kristen, Sara, John Wesley IV, and Rachel. She is also survived by seven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.
Sara was born on July 5, 1930, in Martinsville, Va., to Daniel Leroy "Roy" and Verda Bowles. She graduated from the University of Virginia with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology in 1956. She worked as a medical technician at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg, and at the Culpeper Memorial Hospital in Culpeper, Va.
After retiring, she graciously gave her time to volunteer to numerous organizations, including the Culpeper Hospital Auxiliary cafe and thrift store, the Culpeper Library, the USDA Food Bank, and various cancer walks. She was an active member of the Baptist Church in Salem, the Culpeper United Methodist Church, and Mitchell's Presbyterian Church.
She loved to travel, knit and cross-stitch, read, attend aerobic classes, go on walks every night after dinner, and was always available to help others. Her kind smile and gentle nature warmed the hearts of all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at Mitchell's Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, April 8th, at 2 p.m. The church is located at 12229 Mitchell Road, Mitchells, VA 22729. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Sara's life. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Mitchell's Presbyterian Church (at P.O. Box 98, Mitchells, VA 22719) or to a charity of your choosing. The family would like to thank the caring staff of The Culpeper for their support of her over the years.
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