Grace K. Gallagher
January 19, 1919 ~ February 4, 2012
Grace K. Gallagher, age 93, of McLean, VA, formerly of Milford, CT and West Palm Beach, FL. She was born on January 19, 1919 in New York City, NY to the late Lawrence and Gertrude Ahrens Sheehan. As a young woman, Grace played semi-pro basketball while living in New York. Grace owned, along with her husband, Merwin's Shore House located in Milford, CT. Grace will always be remembered by her family and friends as an unceasingly generous, kind, loving and happy person who was always ready for a laugh.
Grace was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Gallagher, loving and devoted mother of Kathleen Grace Gallagher of McLean, VA, proud grandmother of Honora Talbott of McLean, VA, sister of the late Gertrude Tulk and Theodore Sheehan, also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Artemis House, Domestic Violence Shelter, Programs against Domestic Violence at www.artemishouse.org.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Grace was the beloved wife of the late Joseph Gallagher, loving and devoted mother of Kathleen Grace Gallagher of McLean, VA, proud grandmother of Honora Talbott of McLean, VA, sister of the late Gertrude Tulk and Theodore Sheehan, also survived by several nieces and nephews.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the Artemis House, Domestic Violence Shelter, Programs against Domestic Violence at www.artemishouse.org.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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I only met Grace in her later years, but she gave me hope. Though our interactions were brief, she taught me a thing or two about growing older–that it didn’t have to be sad and empty, but could be full of life, humor, and, well, grace. She had a sharp mind and a quick wit, and was generous with her loved ones and their friends. What a full life she’s lived, and what a gift she’s left in legacy: her daughter and granddaughter. Two of the strongest, bravest, wisest women I’m privileged to know. Thank you, Grace.