Nancy F. MacDonald

Following a brief illness, Nancy Faye Pettit Gallagher MacDonald, 83, departed this earth on March 30, 2017 at home with her family by her side. Nancy was born November 23, 1933 in Washington, DC, the youngest of four children born to Hazel and Carlton Pettit. Nancy and her siblings, Margaret "Peggy" Moore (deceased), Bob Pettit (deceased), and Jean Parks grew up in Seat Pleasant, MD. Nancy graduated from Suitland High School in 1952, where she met her first husband Richard "Butch" Gallagher. They married in 1958 and had three children John, Deborah and Daniel. Following Butch's passing in 1972, Nancy married Jim MacDonald (deceased) on May 15, 1986. Until just before her death, Nancy enjoyed her independence, taking almost daily trips to Trader's to play the slots. She adored her grandchildren and loved when they were home to visit for the holidays. Nancy is survived by her three children, John R. Gallagher, Deborah L. Gallagher Tucker, and Daniel J. Gallagher; their spouses Kathleen Connelly Gallagher, S. Kent Tucker, and Crista Tucker Gallagher; and five grandchildren - Casey L. Gallagher, John R. Gallagher, Shannon D. Gallagher, Daniel J. Cole Gallagher and S.Garrett Tucker. In lieu of flowers contributions in Nancy's name may be made to Calvert Hospice, P.O. Box 838, Prince Frederick, MD 20678-0838, or Catholic Charities. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Nancy F. MacDonald please visit our Sympathy Store.