Myra Jo Galloway

Connersville, IN Myra Jo Galloway, 69, of Connersville passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, Friday evening, May 25, 2018. A Connersville native, Myra was born January 9, 1949 to Eldon and Shirley Richardson Gabbard. She graduated from Connersville High School in 1967 and achieved her Associates Degree in Social Work from Indiana University East, Richmond. Myra’s big heart was displayed daily, especially during her career as a Court Appointed Special Advocate for Children. She positively impacted numerous children and remained their friend throughout the years. Myra was very passionate about quilting; owning and operating Sass a Frass Creek Quilting and being a member of several Quilt Guilds, locally and in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. She was also a member of Kappa Kappa Sigma, Whitewater Valley Arts Association and the National Rifle Association. Myra loved tending to her flowers and was a member of Fayette County Garden Club where she received her Master Gardener certification. She never met a stranger and was known to ‘turn everything she touched to gold.’ Myra was an amazing wife, mother and friend to all. In addition to her mother, Shirley Gabbard of Connersville, Myra is survived by the love of her life, Jack L. Galloway, who she married on January 17, 1969; her children: Shayne P. Galloway and his wife, Maree of New Zealand; Jay W. Galloway of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Amanda L. Head and her husband, Jarvis of Louisville, Kentucky; her grandchildren: Riley C. Head, Tanner J. Head, Elly G. Head and Saige Galloway; her sister: Madeline Ferrell and her husband, Terry of Cambridge City; nieces and nephews. Myra is preceded in death by her father, Eldon Gabbard. A Celebration of Myra’s Life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 30, 2018 at First United Methodist Church, Connersville. Cremation will follow. Friends may visit at Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Home, Myers Chapel, Connersville on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. where memorial contributions may be made to the Fayette County Cancer Society. For additional information and to send condolences or memories, go to www.ShowalterBlackwellLong.com.