Nancy Mays Gallaher

Nancy Mays Gallaher went to be with her Lord and Savior on October 28, 2023 at Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House. Nancy (92) was born in Amherst County, Virginia to two loving parents: late George Lewis Mays and Dora Hudson Mays. On March 24, 1951 Nancy married the love of her life Eugene Matthew Gallaher Jr. During 72 happy years together, Eugene and Nancy shared three children, seven grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband she is survived by a son, Ronald E. Gallaher of Waynesville, NC; two daughters, Brenda G. Lillard (David) of Greensboro, NC, and Pamela G. Compton (Gregory) of Danville, VA; seven grandchildren, Paul Gallaher, David Lee Lillard (Nikki), Krystal Gallaher, Tiffany Miller (Gary), Ashley Cooper (Ryan), Michael Compton, and Matthew Compton; four great-grandchildren, Miles, Remy, Ridge, and Ally; and a sister, Ruth M. Campbell, sisters-in-law Mary Ellen Robertson and Ethel Andrews (Wes); and many nieces and nephews. Nancy graduated from Madison Heights High School. She served her community as a Teachers Aid at Dan River High School for 26 years (1969-1995) where she was active with the PTO organization and various school programs. Nancy loved nothing more than her church family. She became a member of Kentuck Baptist Church in 1964, where she served as a Sunday School Teacher, WMU officer, and Church Clerk. She participated with youth organizations and mission projects. Nancy was predeceased by her brothers, Curtis B. Mays, Eugene S. Mays, and George L. Mays, Jr.; her sisters, Mary M. Sorrells Mattox, and Dorothy P. Mays; her brothers-in-law, Raymond Campbell, Peronneau Gallaher, Darrell Robertson, Henry Hatcher, and Raymond Sorrells; and a sister-in-law, Nora W. Mays. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 at 2:00 P.M. at the Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel with the Reverend Tim Lee officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, at the funeral home, from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M and at other times at Commonwealth Senior Living at Stratford House. The family would like to express their unending gratitude to the staff at Sovah Health Danville and Stratford for the many hours of love and care they provided. In lieu of flowers, consider donations to Kentuck Baptist Church where Nancy served as a faithful member for 59 years: 1845 Kentuck Church Road, Ringgold, VA, 24586. Wrenn-Yeatts North Main Chapel is respectfully serving the Gallaher family.

Nancy Mays Gallaher

November 18, 1930 - October 28, 2023