Debbie S. Galloway, age 68, of Morganton, GA passed away on July 2, 2023 surrounded by her family.

Debbie's life story is one that is to be admired. She was born in Atlanta, GA and moved to Blue Ridge at the age of 11. She was top of her class in school and valued the importance of education.

In 1970, she met the love of her life, Vaughn, and quickly started a family. With 2 very small children, she went back to school to obtain her degree in education. Through the years she worked to receive her specialist degree and taught early childhood for 38 years.

Debbie was of the Baptist faith and was an active member of Concord Baptist Church. She was known there for her singing, writing songs, and strong faith in Jesus.

She and Vaughn resided in Morganton for their 52 years of marriage. In their home, they raised 4 children and their legacy has continued with 10 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren with more on the way.

Her life was blessed as she spread kindness and love to all who knew her. Mrs. Debbie Galloway took the life she was born into and turned it in to the extraordinary life of being a loving wife, caring mother and Mamaw, dedicated teacher, and an inspirational leader of faith.

Survivors include her loving husband, Vaughn Phillip Galloway of the home; children and their spouses, Tammy Renee and Scott Cruse of Morganton , GA, Randall Vaughn and Leslie Galloway of Dawsonville, GA, Chad James and Amanda Galloway of Morganton, GA and Kristy Leigh and Jason Kouns of Rome, GA; grandchildren and their spouses, Mason Scott and Brandi Cruse, Sydney Michelle and Eli Wishon, Kelsea Elle Galloway, Harrison Vaughn Galloway, Brittany Caitlin and Jared Davenport, Adia Lauren Galloway, Leah Airianna Galloway, Mazie Rae Goble, Eli Dale and Brooke Kouns, Cole Ian Kouns; great grandchildren, Emmaline Grace Cochran, Abram Scott Cruse, Rylan Arlie Davenport and Weston Philip Kouns; mother, Joyce McFarland of Ducktown, TN; brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Eva Roper of Burnsville, NC and Tim and Diane Roper of Murphy, NC; sisters and brothers-in-law, Joanna and J.R. Williamson of Gulf Shores, AL and Bonnie and Terry Stanley of Blue Ridge, GA; and a host of other relatives and great friends.

Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, July 6, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. from the Concord Baptist Church with Rev. John Newton officiating. Music will be provided by Angie Cox and Lisa Fields. Serving as pallbearers will be Scott Cruse, Jason Kouns, Mason Cruse, Eli Wishon, Jared Davenport and Harrison Galloway. Mrs. Galloway will lie-in-state at the church from 1:00 p.m. until the funeral hour. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with Rev. Pepper Ledbetter officiating. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to be made in memory of Debbie to the East Fannin Elementary Library online at https://gofund.me/94000e43. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.akinscobb.com. Akins-Cobb Funerals & Cremations of Blue Ridge, GA is in charge of the arrangements.