Judy K. Galloway, 81, of Newton and formerly of Grinnell, died on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at her home surrounded by family, after a brief battle with cancer.

A visitation will be held on Monday, May 15, 2023, at Smith Funeral Home – Grinnell, IA, from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Burial will be held at Searsboro Cemetery at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be designated to WesleyLife Hospice and mailed in care of Smith Funeral Home, PO Box 368, Grinnell, IA 50112.

Judy was born on March 29, 1942, the daughter of Carl and Hazel Marie Nichols Evans in Iowa City, IA. She was raised in Malcom and graduated from Malcom High School in 1959.

Judy met Denton Galloway while in high school and the couple was united in marriage on October 16, 1959, while Denton was on leave from the Navy. Judy and Denton moved to the Des Moines area where Judy worked for Homesteaders Life Co. in various insurance jobs for over 30 years. The couple was blessed with two children, Jody and DeAnna, and they raised their family in Carlisle, IA. Judy and Denton later moved back to the Grinnell area where she worked for Grinnell College in Admissions for many years.

Judy loved her family and friends, she enjoyed following her grandkids in their activities, and going to the Meskwaki Casino with her friends. She enjoyed traveling with her husband, Denton, and the many trips they took to the Oregon coast together.

Judy is survived by her husband, Denton of Newton, IA; children, Jody (Bobette) Galloway of West Des Moines, IA, DeAnna (John) Williams of Carlisle, IA; grandchildren, Logan (Mike) Galloway, Piper (Mat) Wolff, Jeremy (Amanda) Orr, Jennifer (Andrew) Stutsman, and Bryan Williams; many great-grandchildren; two half-sisters; and many step siblings, and nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl (Martha) Evans and Hazel Marie (Lloyd) Winchell; her brother, Jim (Carol) Evans, one grandson, Lucas Palar; and one half-sister.