Joyce Galloway

joyce galloway

April 23, 1927 ~ December 23, 2010


Resided in: Asheville, NC

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JOYCE GALLOWAY ASHEVILLE - Joyce D. Galloway, 83, of 125 Galloway Drive, died Thursday, December 23, 2010. Mrs. Galloway was born at Hastings on Hudson, NC, and was a daughter of the late Curtis and Gertrude Piret DeLanoy. She was married to Dr. James Bruce Galloway, who died in May, 2009. She received her nursing training in Brooklyn, NY at the Long Island Hospital School of Nursing. She married Dr. Galloway in 1949 and moved to Asheville. She was a member of Kenilworth Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two daughters, Gail Muirhead of Asheville and Donna Lingerfelt of Leicester; four grandchildren, Dennis Lingerfelt, David Lingerfelt and fiance Megan, Ryan Muirhead and wife Nikki, and Robert Muirhead; and two great-grandchildren, Davonte and NaRyah. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday at Kenilworth Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Allen Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Calvary Churchyard, Fletcher. The family will receive friends at the church one hour prior to the service. Memorials may be made to Kenilworth Presbyterian Church, 123 Kenilworth Road, Asheville, NC 28803, or to Eblen Charities, 50 Westgate Parkway, Asheville, NC 28806. Groce Funeral Home on Patton Avenue is assisting with the arrangements.

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  1. Donna and Gail, I was only 14 when I met your family. The first time Donna invited me to your home after school changed my life in a spectacular way. Your parents welcomed me in, and the four of you have always stood beside me when I needed you most. You were there when I was confused, sick, when I lost my brothers and my parents – you never failed to reach out to me. Joy was mother to so many of us, and to me she became a good friend as well. While I am so sorry for your pain, I know that Joy and your dad are happily together again. Just think – they are both home again for Christmas. Thank you both for being my family and for sharing your parents with me.

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  2. Gail & Donna: I was saddened to read of Joy’s passing this morning. Please accept my condolences for the two of you and your families. I have so many wonderful memories of the times that we had at your house! I have always remembered your Mom as a ‘Joy’, not just in name, but the vibrant, fun loving person that she was. Having lost my parents at age 7, I grew up over the years, after knowing your parents, that your Mom and Dad were the ideal parents and if I had a choice, my parents would have been exactly like Joy and Bruce. They are together again and I know that they are smiling down upon you this Christmas Day. God bless you both!

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  3. Donna, Gail and extended families,
    You are in our thoughts and prayers. To open this mornings paper and see the announcement was such a rush of memories into our childhood. The times on Marne Rd and on Galloway Dr.How always fun and gracious your parents and both of you were to me,the dogs, (your chihuahua started me on a life of several little ones, the times I have often thought of you Donna and tried to keep in touch…Your parents are happy together again enjoying full healing and no questions anymore and I pray you will all find peace and serenity in these days ahead. If we can do anything please let us know.You will always be my best friend in life and I pray we can see each other sometimes.My phone is 505-2615. I love you and will be thinking of you.With Deweys’ illnesses I will not be able to come tomorrow but i will be with you in heart and spirit.
    with much love to you and Gail,
    Suzanne (Evins) Foust and Dewey Foust

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  4. Dear Gail and Donna,

    To my knowledge, the downstairs sliding glass door at the Galloway’s house, didn’t have a lock! Your Mom and Dad truly invented ‘ the open door policy.’ I’m sure I speak for most of the TCR Class of ’68’ and many other kids who grew up in Oak Forest and the surrounding community.

    Thanks for sharing your wonderful parents with all of us!

    You are in my prayers as you mourn the loss of your Mom and celebrate her life tomorrow.

    Gene

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  5. Dear Gail and Donna I was indeed saddened to hear of Joy’s death. Joy and I are first cousins and we grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson NY.

    I remember that when we were children my Uncle would bring Joy over to Sunday school and afterwards we would go over to my house and play until she was picked up and taken home.

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  6. Dear Gail and Donna I was indeed saddened to hear of Joy’s death. Joy and I are first cousins and we grew up in Hastings-on-Hudson NY.

    I remember that when we were children my Uncle would bring Joy over to Sunday school and afterwards we would go over to my house and play until she was picked up and taken home.

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  7. Some of the fondest memories of my teenage years were spent at the Galloways. I am very glad I got the chance to tell Mrs. Galloway how much she meant to me when I last saw her by chance several years ago. She was a wonderful lady. My heartfelt sympathy to you, Gail and Donna. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

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  8. Our teenage years would have never been the same without your parents! We were welcome; always– and were gifted with kindness and generousity! How many hours did we spend in your downstairs and riding around in your station-wagon? Best of memories many times made possible by your parents! How wonderful for you and Donna to know how loved they both were and are! Know that I care.

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