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Wilma Vannatter
Galloway
May 2, 1941 — Feb 11, 2020
Wilma Faye Vannatter Galloway, daughter of the late Michael "Buck" Vannatter and Ader Sexton Vannatter, was born May 2, 1941 in Marked Tree, Arkansas. She departed this life February 11, 2020 at her home in Optimus at the age of 78 years, 9 months and 9 days. She was united in marriage to Norman Henry Galloway May 6, 1958 in Marked Tree, Arkansas and together they raised seven children. Wilma spent her life as a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, homemaker and friend. Most of her working years were spent at Baxter Lab in Mountain Home, retiring after 30 + years of employment. She was of the Pentecostal Faith.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years: Norman Galloway; four sons, three daughters, three brothers, three sisters, 10 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews and a host of other relatives and many good friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers and two grandsons.
Visitation and graveside funeral service will be Friday, February 14 at Eddie's Family Funeral Home in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. Graveside funeral service at Optimus Cemetery will begin at 12:30 p.m.
Pallbearers: Tony, Joe, Jimmy, Ben, Michael, Wesley.
Honorary Pallbearers: Timothy, Justin.
Friday
Eddie's Family Funeral Home
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Friday
Optimus Cemetery
Starts at 12:30 pm
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