Nina Schroader (Coppage) Galloway

Hartford-  Nina Schroader Galloway, 88, passed away Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Heartford House in Owensboro.  She was born in Ohio County on April 1, 1935 to the late James R. Coppage and Cliffie M. Patton Coppage.

Nina was preceded in death by two infant sisters; husband Charles W. Galloway; son Barry K. Schroader; son-in-law Michael J. Alvey.

She was a graduate of Hartford High School and Kentucky Wesleyan College.

Nina was a lifelong member of Hartford Baptist Church.  Nina worked as editor of The Ohio County News in 1972 and also as a Registered Nurse at Ohio County Hospital where she retired after 17 years of service.  She loved to travel the world and visited many countries.

She served as Past President of Ohio County AARP, served on Ohio County Hospital Auxillary, and Secretary of the Ohio County Historical Society.  She was a member of the Golden Partners, and Lizzie Ford Chapter of Eastern Star, and Red Hat Society.

Survivors include: Kimberly Drake (Tommy); Twarara “Lollie” Alvey and Monyia Schroader . Grandchildren: Laura Kent(Raleigh), Donny Alvey (Jessica), Jill Hall (J.R.), Daniel Alvey, Britney Keele(Trevor), Natalie Buchanan (Bryan) and Shaun Schroader (Lacey).  Seventeen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Long time friend Logan Shown.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Bevil Bros. Funeral Home in Beaver Dam with burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Hartford.  Friends may visit with the family from 5-8 p.m. Friday and 9:00- 11:00 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.

A SPECAIL THANKS to the caregivers that took such good care of Nina.

Expressions of sympathy may take the form of contributions to the Hartford Baptist Church or the Ohio County Historical Society.

Online condolences may be sent to:  bevilbrosfuneralhomes.com