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Tess Galloway Obituary
NORTH AUGUSTA, SC - Funeral Services for Mrs. Tess Galloway, 71, who entered into rest May 15, 2016, will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11am at True North Church. Rev. Gene Jennings and Rev. Jerry Byrd officiating. Interment in Pineview Memorial Gardens.
Tess was born on November 22, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia to Ralph Waldrep and Ruby Louise Waldrep. Her father passed away when Tess was two years old and her mother married Dawson Bryant when Tess was in college.
She is survived by her loving husband, Jodie Galloway, and their four children,
Natalie Pierce, her husband Lou Pierce and their sons Ian Pierce and Gavin Pierce of Windber, PA; Brannon Galloway and Shari Bishop of Aiken, SC; Lauren Galloway of Denver, CO and Benjamin Galloway of Bend, OR. Tess was the fourth of five children, including Alicia Waldrep of North Augusta, SC, Jeannie Collins of Rome, GA, Richard Waldrepof Sparks, MD and Anita and Eddie Lewis of Swainsboro, GA.
Pallbearers will be
Benjamin Galloway, Woods "Chip" Burnett, Joe Bunch, Rev. Terry Eubanks, Don Fields and Calvin Bruce.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home this Tuesday evening from 5 until 7.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: True North Missions, 1297 W. Martintown Road, North Augusta, SC 29841 or to Angel Flight, 12345 East Skelly Drive, Tulsa, OK 74128.
Posey Funeral Directors of North Augusta in charge of arrangements (803.278.1181).
For complete obituary information please visit www.poseycares.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Tess Galloway
Lynda Tharp
July 13, 2019
Tessera always inspired me to Love Jesus more. Her words and ways always radiated The Jesus she Loved.
walter and lynda Tharp Tharp
February 28, 2017
Jodie, I just saw this when I pulled up your facebook. Whenever I called I could always know that she would respond to my prayer request with prayer of faith and I can still hear her sweet voice say, "Praise God"
May 26, 2016
Our sincere sympathy goes out to you, Jodie, and your family. Tess was a sweet soul. Know she'll be missed. John and Lois
Wallace Galloway
May 19, 2016
Wallace and myself were saddened to learn of the passing of your loving wife, Tess. May you find peace and comfort by trusting in the Lord as you go through these most difficult days ahead. In Christian Love, Wallace & Mary Galloway
May 18, 2016
May the God of comfort bring the family peace.
May 18, 2016
Our deepest sympathy from the Graham family
Judy, Frank and Chris
May 18, 2016
Life is so short and those we love are gone from our lives too quickly. God's promise to empty the grave in the near future is found at Hosea 13:14, may the God of loyal love comfort you during your time of sorrow.
Mike Hicks
May 18, 2016
Jodie,
My sincere condolences my friend.
Gwen Hernandez
May 18, 2016
My deepest sympathy to the Galloway family.
Tami Roose
May 17, 2016
We will truely miss Mrs Galloway. She was a very loving woman. I miss her smile already. Back in the day when I had my first newborn Mrs. Galloy was my ask a nurse everytime and i couldn't believe she recognized my voice and asked me by my name.I will never forget how much she helped me out than. You all will be in our prayers.
Nancy Cowart
May 17, 2016
No matter where she was, Tess radiated Son-shine and sunshine. My heart is with the family. Love and prayers.
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