Betty Marie (Blair) Gallagher passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the age of 89, on Wednesday, May 5, 2021, at Waverly Place, Stockton, Illinois after many years of living with Liposarcoma.

Betty was born January 12, 1932, the daughter of Glenn Sr. and Edna (Dolan) Blair in Stockton, Illinois. She graduated from Stockton High School. Betty married the love of her life, Wayne Gallagher on July 1, 1950, Nashua, IA. They were married until his death in 1999.

Betty's pride and joy were her marriage and the raising of her three children. She loved being a grandmother and giving treats to her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. There was always a piece of chocolate and a hug to share. Betty enjoyed playing cards, watching the Green Bay Packers, and having a laugh with friends. She stayed (mostly) out of trouble with her best-friend of 60+ years Deloris Wampfler.

Betty will be dearly missed by her three children, Mark (Linda) Gallagher of Warren, Illinois, Lynne Wild of Stockton, and Brian Gallagher of Stockton; eleven grandchildren, Dustin (Tamara) Gallagher, Tracy (Darrin) Allison, Wendy Luke, Ryan (Kelly) Gallagher, Greg (Felicia) Gallagher, Elaine (Brian) Keeffer, Monica (Jim) McGivney, Tom Wild, Kelsey (Jason Bennett) Wild, Tristan (Jessica) Gallagher, and Cody (Michelle) Gallagher; 23 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great grandchildren.

Betty is preceded in death by her husband, Wayne Gallagher, parents, Glenn Sr. and Edna Blair; one brother, Glenn Blair Jr.; sister, Janet Hammond; and son-in-law Tom Wild.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, May 10, 2021, at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Freeport, Illinois for family only.