Delana Galbreath

Delana Galbreath, 86, of Van Wert, went to be with her Savior at 5:15 p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2013, at Van Wert County Hospital in Van Wert.

She was born May 20, 1927, in Muhlenberg County, Ky., the daughter of the late Ollie James and Mary Jane (Knight) Drake. On October 3, 1953, she married James Robert Galbreath, who preceded her in death on March 29, 2002.

Other survivors include two daughters, Teresa Gail (Alan) Ingalls of Dalton, Pa., and Myra L. (Paul) Bohner of Van Wert; two brothers, Vinuard (Helen) Drake of Owensboro, Ky., and Jerry (Zena) Drake of Utica, Ky.; a sister, Alma Ruth (Monty) Moore of Paducah, Ky.; and five grandchildren, Jessica, Rachel and Jacob Ingalls, Katie (Kyle) Mullenhour and Kelsey (Calib Cunningham) Bohner.

A son, Brian James Galbreath (on May 18, 1979); three brothers, Mack Drake, Bobby Drake and Billie Joe Drake; and a sister, Sarah Magdeline Drake (in infancy), also preceded her in death.

Mrs. Galbreath taught in the Van Wert County and city schools, retiring in 1987. She was also director of Brumback Library from 1969-1976. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Van Wert and active in its programs;

She was a graduate of Western Kentucky State College and attended Bowling Green State University. She was a member of the Ohio Retired Teachers Association, a past president of the Van Wert Woman’s Club, and a board member of the Van Wert County Community Concert Association.

She and her husband traveled for five years with Roving Volunteers in Christ’s Service doing volunteer work for Christian organizations.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 30, at First Baptist Church in Van Wert, with Pastor Steve A. Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.

Calling hours are from 2-6 p.m. Tuesday, October 29, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert and an hour prior to services Wednesday at the church.

Preferred memorial: National Kidney Foundation.