Marguerite Gallagher

November 10, 1928 - January 7, 2021

Marguerite Byrom Gallagher, age 92, passed into the presence of her Savior on January 7, 2021. She slipped away peacefully from her home in Crown Point, IN, with family by her side. Marguerite was known by all as a sweet and steady, calming presence. She will be greatly missed! Her quiet reserve was marked by steady dependability and genuine love to all who knew her. She was a tireless worker, making home a beautiful place, fulfilling responsibilities in several office jobs, and always serving the Lord she loved in her church. Marguerite was born on November 10, 1928, to Harvey Lee and Ruby Weaver Byrom. Although she moved many times for her Dad’s work and, later, her husband’s military career, Franklin County, TN, was always “home.” In 2002, due to failing health, she and her husband Pat moved to live with their daughter, Rose Shepherd, in northwest IN, leaving the rolling hills of TN they loved. Marguerite brought joy to all her family in IN for nineteen beautiful years. She was preceeded in death by both parents, her only sibling, William Lee Byrom, her husband of 61 years, Edward Patrick Gallagher, and a well-loved nephew, Lee Byrom. She is survived by loving family: Daughter, Rose (Sam) Shepherd, of Crown Point, IN. Three grandchildren: Hannah (Ben) Carter of Merrillville, IN. Helen (Dan) Callaghan of Yuba City, CA. James (Christina) Shepherd of Hollidaysburg, PA. One very beloved “adopted” granddaughter, Debbie Johnson, of Crown Point, IN. Ten great grandchildren: Addie, Darren, Evan, Alana, Ashlyn, Donnie, Owen, Trent, Quincy, and Lincoln. Niece, Brenda (Jerry) Farris of Franklin County, TN. Nephew, Mike Byrom, of Franklin County, TN. And several great nieces and nephews of whom she was very fond. The funeral service will be at Memory Lane Funeral Home, 6305 W. Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, IN, on January 16, 2021, at noon with a one-hour viewing prior to the service.