A celebration of life for 76-year old Zoleta Galey of Crawford, Nebraska, was held Saturday, Dec 28, 2019 at Christ Community Church in Crawford, followed by a luncheon at the Eagles Club. While the winter storm that hit the region prevented several people from making it to Crawford, the church was nearly filled by those paying their respects to this remarkable lady.
Zoleta Pearl (Hamaker) Galey was born to Tom and Doris Hamaker October 20, 1943 in Crawford. She passed away December 20, 2019 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff surrounded by her family.
Zoleta married Gary Galey, July 29, 1960 in Scottsbluff. They had two sons, Gary Gene of Crawford and Jay of Riverton, Wyoming.
She loved life and made it fun for everyone around her. Zoleta had so many wonderful stories to share and was always able to make everyone laugh, even in her final weeks of life in the hospital at Scottsbluff. The nurses and staff loved her. She touched so many with her wit and kind heart.
Zoleta and Gary had a revolving door at their home – and the coffee pot always on! They enjoyed having so many family and friends in their home.
She thrived having her family around her. She and Gary took their grandchildren on many trips in the summer, making life-long memories for all of them. And she loved Christmas! All the kids and grandkids would arrive at their home on Christmas Eve and spend the night. Christmas day was a joyous time of presents, laughter, good food and much love.
Zoleta is survived by her loving husband Gary, who was always by her side; their two sons, Gary Gene of Crawford and Jay (Meloni) of Riverton, Wyoming; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Bob and Naomi Galey of Whitney; Larry and Karen Miller of Spearfish, South Dakota; Margaret Galey of Lansing, Michigan; and Kay Galey of Chadron; four grandchildren, Dezarae Brandt (Jason) of Gering and Chance (Jenna) of Broomfield, Colorado; Jaycy Galey of Omaha, and Thomas James of Casper; two nephews, Damon Bass (Tawyna) of Alliance, and Brooke Bass (Jody) of Crawford; three grand nephews, Brayden and Keagan Bass of Alliance and Travon Bass of Crawford. Also surviving are eight great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews, and numerous cousins.
Zoleta was preceded in death by her parents and sister, Reba, whom she missed dearly. Also, brother-in-law Tom Galey and wife Dorothy Galey and brother-in-law Bud Galey along with many aunts and uncles.
Funeral and burial arrangements were under the care of Chamberlain Funeral Home. Zoleta Galey is at rest in the Crawford City Cemetery. May she rest in peace.
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