QUEENSBURY – Betty Galka, 86, formerly of Sugarbush Road, went into the arms of the Lord, on Monday, March 25, 2019, at The Pines in Glens Falls, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 3, 1932 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Delos and Irene (Steves) Cook.
Betty attended Glens Falls High School and on June 4, 1950, she married Stanley Galka at St. Mary’s Church in Hudson Falls. After her marriage, Betty moved to New Jersey with her husband. While living in New Jersey, she was employed as assistant manager at Grandway, for several years. On July 4, 2007, Stanley passed away, after 57 years of marriage. Following her husband’s death, Betty moved back to this area, to be near her family.
She loved going to garage sales and out to eat with her family and friends. The center of her life was visiting her family. She worshiped her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. They were her heart and soul.
Besides her parents and husband, Betty was predeceased by her son, Gary Galka and her brother, Robert Cook.
Survivors include her daughter, Karen Murphy and her husband, Jerry of Westwood, NJ; her two grandchildren, Heather Murphy and her partner, Patrick Richards and Cassandra Perez and her husband, Jorge, all of NJ; her great grandchildren, Michael, Molly and Ethan; her sisters, Patricia Aubrey and her husband, Gordon of Argyle and Janet Pagano and her husband, John of Queensbury; her brother, Ronald Cook and his wife, Lucy of South Glens Falls; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
There will be no calling hours.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at St. Mary’s/St. Paul’s Church on the park in Hudson Falls.
The Rite of Committal will be at later date at Union Cemetery in Fort Edward.
The family suggests that memorial donations be made to the C.R. Wood Cancer Center, 102 Park St., Glens Falls, NY 12804.
We want to extend our deepest sympathy for your loss of Betty which is the most devastating experience your family will face. At times, the pain of your loss will feel unbearable. Please know that there are friends who care about you and your family during this difficult time. Most importantly Psalm 34:18 tells us that “God is near to those that are broken at heart. We pray that Jehovah the God of all comfort is with your family during this difficult time of grief.
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Aunt Betty. I still remember the story she told me when my mom was young and her behind got stuck in a pot and she couldn’t get her out. She would laugh when she told this story! I know how close my mother was with her sister and that this will be a difficult time for her. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.❤️ Vicky
I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of aunt Betty.I know how close my mom and her were,and that this will be a difficult time for her. I still remember the funny story my aunt told me about my mom getting her behind stuck in a pot and she could t get her out.She would just laugh at telling this story.May the memories of her strengthen you at this difficult time. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. ❤️ Vicky