Phyllis Gallahan Clarke Obituary
We bid farewell to Phyllis Gallahan Clarke of Lanexa, Virginia, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on March 7, 2025 at the age of 80. Phyllis Gallahan touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elwood Eugene Gallahan and Mary Virginia Taylor. She is survived by: her husband Leonard Lee "Junie" Clarke; her grandson Nayson Emani; her children, Michelle Cottrell and Tony Crawford; her children-in-law, Robert Cottrell and Lisa Crawford; her stepchildren, Wanda Fay Emani, Lisa Clarke Groome and Richard Lee Clarke; her grandchildren, Joshua Cottrell, Nicholas Cottrell, Stephen Crawford, Naeda Gustard, Landon Lee Craig and Tiffany Groome; her sister Evelyn G. Combs; and her friend Mireya Ellis. She is also survived by great-grandchildren.
In honor of Phyllis' compassionate spirit, the family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to a local animal rescue organization or Alzheimer's Association— causes close to her heart. Heritage Humane Society or Alzheimer's .
