Shirley Ingram McGalliard, 86, of Morganton, NC, formerly of Glen Alpine, peacefully passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023.
Born July 19, 1937 in Avery County, she was the daughter of the late Hobert Ingram and Eva Taylor Ingram.
Shirley was a member of the Pentecostal Faith. She was an avid reader and enjoyed watching basketball, especially the Carolian Tarheels.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde “Jim” McGalliard; sisters, Betty Crowder, Barbara Barlow, and Grace Baird; daughter-in-law, Wendy McGalliard; and son-in-law, Greg Barrier.
Shirley is survived by her children, Eva Barrier and Avery McGalliard; grandchildren, Tyler Moses (wife, Amanda) and Lanette McGalliard (fiancé, Larry Buchanan); great-grandson, Beau Moses; the awaited arrival of great-granddaughter, Harper Grace Buchanan; and sisters, Merle Price (husband, Don) and Minerva Jean Carpenter.
A private graveside service will be held.
The family would like to express their appreciation for the staff at Cambridge House for the years of dedicated care and love shown to Shirley. They would also like to thank the kind and supportive staff of Via Health Partners.
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We always enjoyed discussing books we had read. She made wonderful suggestions for a good read.
You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
I'll miss you sweet Shirley!
Shirley was an amazing woman I always looked forward to going to work just to see that Beautiful smile of hers. Shirley was such a bright light in my life, it was a privilege to know her and call her a friend. She will be missed so very much Rest Now We Will Meet Again 💗.
She will be truly missed. I always looked forward to her smile when seeing her every day. She was like a grandma to us all. I’m truly sorry for your loss. I love you maw maw Shirley rest in peace sweet woman.
Shirley was a fine lady. She will be missed. I did some work for her years ago.
Eva, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Praying for you and your family during this sad time. Kristen