In Memory

Dollie Gallagher (Librarian 1957-1962)

Dollie Gallagher (Librarian 1957-1962)

Dollie Gallagher, 91, of Bradenton, Fla. formerly of Olney, died at noon, Sunday July 17, 1994 at Blake Hospital in Bradenton, Fla.

Gallagher was born Dec. 13, 1902 in Golden Gate,IL, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson and Maude Mary (Nesler) Walters.

She married Joy M. Gallagher and he preceded her in death.

She was a retired teacher and a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Venice, Fla. and was also a charter member of the Olney Business & Professional Womens Club and a member of National Education Association.

She is survived by a daughter, Doris M. Buckels, of Bradenton, Fla.; two brothers, George Walters of Kankakee and Jesse Walters of Salt Lake City, Utah; four sisters, Juanita Fowers of Dallas, Texas, Kathryn Lane of Nashville, Tenn., Maxine Moore of Cisne, and Nora Bullock of Clifton; five grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Gallagher was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and a son, Walter Neil Gallagher.

Published in Olney Daily Mail (IL)