Juanita R. "Nita" Gallagher, 67, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 19, 2017. Nita was born in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Charlie and Gladys Boyette Rogers. She worked as a sales clerk for Hallmark Stores and was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

Left to cherish her memory is her loving husband of 46 years, Andrew T. "Andy" Gallagher; sons, James A. Gallagher (Sarah), and Steven T. Gallagher (Karen); daughter, Paula Larson; and her grandchildren, Justin, Bailie and Liam Gallagher, Diamond LaTorre, and Faith Balletto; and step-father, James Ashley.

A service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Graham Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 1112 Kempsville Rd. Chesapeake. She will be laid to rest privately at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial State Veterans Cemetery, Suffolk. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Nita's name to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org) or the American Diabetes Association (www.diabetes.org). Please visit www.grahamfuneralhome.com to view the service and leave a condolence to the family.