Barbara passed away January 2, 2019 in Athens, TX.
She was born September 16, 1935 to Jesse Donald Henson and Helen Vera Hudson.
Barbara grew up in Greenville, TX and graduated from Greenville High School in 1953. She met Jimmy Galloway on a blind date in 1954 and the two married in Plainview, TX in 1955. They moved to Canton in 1959 where they raised 3 children. Barbara worked for the City of Canton for many years before retiring. She was a devout Christian and a member of Canton Church of Christ for 60 years. Barbara enjoyed gardening, yard work and spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by her Daughter, Candice & Paul Burns; Daughter, Angie & Steven Lovelady; Son, Greg & Sandy Galloway; Mother, Helen Henson; Grandchildren: Cody & Jennifer Burns, Andrea & Brian Manry, Jill Brown, Travis & Kelsey Galloway, Ryann & Thomas Landrum, Austin Galloway, Micah Lovelady, and McKenna Lovelady; Great-Grandchildren: Hunter Manry, Hannah Manry, Barrett Landrum, Melrose Galloway, and Mattie Burns; and Sister-in-Law, Laura Henson.
Barbara is preceded in death by her Father, Jesse Henson; Husband, Jimmy Galloway; Son, Jimmy Galloway Jr.; Brother, Kenneth & Ann Henson; Brother, Max Henson; and Special Friend, Hoss Williams.
Interment will be at Haven of Memories in Canton, TX
Family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
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