Elizabeth W. Gallagher Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Elizabeth W. Gallagher (Washington, District of Columbia), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who passed away on April 15, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Elizabeth W. Gallagher to pay them a last tribute.

As Elizabeth departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Elizabeth may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Elizabeth leaves behind.

She is survived by: her husband Dr. William J. Gallagher; her children, Lisa Powell (Dennis), Lynne Samson (late Peter), Sara Noon and Larry Coughlin (Deneise); and her stepdaughter Sharon Gallagher (Skuta Helgason). She is also survived by ten grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Washington National Cathedral (https://cathedral.org).