Sharon E. Gallaway Obituary (1960 - 2023)

Sharon Elaine Gallaway, 63, of Bloomington, IL, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2023. Sharon was born on March 24, 1960 to Nathan and Mary Day in Joliet, IL. She completed her nursing education and enjoyed a long career in the medical field as a licensed registered nurse in the state of Illinois. In Sharon's retirement she loved gardening and spending time with her husband, children, grandchildren, and beloved dogs. Sharon was preceded in death by her father Nathan Day and her grandson Jase Stultz. She is survived by her husband of 45 years James Michael Gallaway; her children Jamie (Sean) McCormack, Kathleen (Glen) Stiteley, Scott Gallaway, and Mary (Cody) Stultz; her eleven grandchildren Sara and Jake McCormack, Calvin, Will, and Jordan Stiteley, James, Jack, and Luke Gallaway, and Benjamin, Nicholas, and Meadow Stultz; her mother Mary (Day) Johnson; her sister Teresa (late Jerry) Clements; her brother Michael (Debbie) Day, and numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. A Celebration of Life will be held at Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home of Bloomington, IL on Saturday, April 22, 2023, with visitation at 10:00 a.m and service to follow at 11:00 a.m. Casual attire welcome. All expressions of sympathy, including flowers, cards, and honorary donations to the Autism Society of America, a cause Sharon felt strongly about, are welcome. Please view the obituary and share your condolences and memories online at www.calvertmemorial.com