Gayle C. Galloway

Born on July 1, 1935, in Asheville, NC, Gayle was the child of the late Raymond Coppedge and Erma Stewart Coppedge and the sibling of the late Raymond Coppedge Jr.

Gayle graduated from Lee Edwards High School in Asheville and began her college education at Mary Washington in Virginia before transferring to Western Carolina University. It was there that she met Renfrow “Renny” Galloway, whom she married in 1956.

Following their marriage, Gayle and Renny settled in Greenville to build a life together. After many fulfilling years raising their three children, Gayle worked for several years at Greenville Radiology. They cherished time spent at the beach and at their lake house on Lake Hartwell. A lifelong animal lover, Gayle shared their home with many beloved dogs over the years.

Gayle found great joy in playing bridge and treasured the friendships formed through their bridge group. A devoted long time member of Northside Methodist Church. Gayle’s faith was an important part of their life.

Gayle is survived by her spouse of 69 years, Renfrow “Renny” Galloway; children Michael Galloway (Ashley) of Simpsonville, Lauri Galloway (Leisa) of Huntersville, NC, and Mark Galloway (Gayle) of Simpsonville; grandchildren Alex Galloway, Anna Galloway, and Zack Galloway; and great-grandchild Weston Galloway. She also leave behind a brother-in-law, Bill Galloway of Sumter, SC; numerous nieces and nephews; and a beloved great-niece and caregiver, Jennifer Arnold who took care of her for a year and a half.