Georgia Lee Henn Gallagher was born March 6, 1939 in Frazee, MN to George B. and Margaret (Rudolph) Henn.  She was raised with five siblings, Sr. Mary Ann Henn formerly of St. Joseph, MN, Roberta Jean Young formerly of Las Vegas, NV, John William Henn of Fountain Hills, AZ, James George Henn of Frazee, MN and Rose Mary Tasto of Detroit Lakes, MN.

Georgia was united in marriage to Dwayne Richard “Mike” Gallagher on June 17, 1957 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Frazee, MN.  Georgia and Mike moved to Oregon in 1965.  They had four children together: Michael Dwayne Gallagher of Meridian, ID, Patricia Rae Bodenner of Estacada, OR, Pamala Kay Meyers of Salem, OR and Karen Marie Gallagher of Eugene, OR.  Georgia and Mike divorced in 1971, however, they remained involved in their family and supportive of each other until Mike passed away June 10, 2005 from complications of cancer.  Georgia had a fifth child with another partner later in life, Timothy Alan Brock of Roseburg, OR.  Georgia worked in the healthcare field as a CAN in both Oregon and California.  She was diagnosed with early onset dementia, so she retired early with disability.  She enjoyed reading mysteries, solving crossword puzzles, watching television, listening to music, eating out at restaurants, taking care of plants and flowers, petting animals and spending time with her family.  Georgia’s family continues to grow and currently includes 15 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

In addition to Mike, Georgia was preceded in death by 2 sisters; Sr. Mary Ann Henn on January 12, 2012and Roberta Jean Young on March 9, 2008; two grandchildren; Scotty Ray Meyers on June 30, 2025 and Chastity Ann Gallagher on September 10, 2021.

Georgia passed away on July 29, 2024 at the home of her daughter, Karen Marie due to complications of dementia and chronic kidney failure.  Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 11:00 am at Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Frazee, MN, Fr. Adam Hemness, officiating.  David-Donehower Funeral Home is serving the family.