Thelma Galloway

Mrs. Thelma Galloway entered into her eternal home with the Lord on August 18, 2025. A devoted Christian, she loved the Lord with all her heart and cherished her family above all else. Thelma took great joy and pride in her calling as a wife, mother, and homemaker.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Leonard Galloway, and by two sons, Stephen Bent and Rodney Tolentino.

Left to treasure her memory are her children: daughters Susan McGee (Clark) and Nancy Whipp (Ralph), both of California; and sons Jeffrey Short (Staci) and John Galloway (Casey) of North Carolina. She is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, each of whom she dearly loved and enjoyed sharing stories about.

Following the passing of her husband, Thelma made her home with her son John and his family. During this time, she became a faithful member of Robbins First Baptist Church, where she enjoyed the fellowship of her church family over the past three years. Thelma and Leonard faithfully served the Lord together as missionaries, both in the United States and abroad in the Philippines. Her greatest joy was telling others about Jesus Christ.

She and Leonard also shared many special memories as active members of the Fleet Reserve Association, as well as participating in a local bowling league in Fayetteville, NC.

A memorial service to celebrate Thelma’s life will be held at Robbins First Baptist Church on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The family warmly invites everyone to stay for a fellowship meal following the service at 7:00 p.m.