LITTLE ELM – Sarah Barrow Galloway, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, priest, advocate, and friend, passed away on May 27, 2026, at the age of 63. Born on April 26, 1963, in Shreveport, Louisiana, Sarah was the daughter of Julia Galloway Shoup and Edgar Galloway, both of whom preceded her in death. She spent her childhood in Louisiana and much of her adult life across Texas, living in Houston, Sugar Land, Austin, Waco, Killeen, and later returning to Shreveport before eventually settling in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Sarah lived a life marked by fierce conviction, deep compassion, creativity, and an unwavering desire to care for others. From a young age, she felt called to serve. That calling first led her into youth ministry, where she worked with high school students at Holy Spirit Episcopal Church in Houston and guided countless young people through mission experiences, including trips to Mountain T.O.P. in Tennessee. Her desire to serve and lead eventually led her to pursue a Master of Divinity degree at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. As an ordained Episcopal priest, Sarah served congregations including St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Waco and St. Martin’s Episcopal Church in Copperas Cove. At a time when female clergy were still forging paths and expanding expectations, Sarah’s leadership, intelligence, and compassion inspired many. She believed deeply in love, acceptance, inclusion, and justice, and she never hesitated to stand beside those who felt overlooked, unheard, or marginalized. She was a fierce advocate for the underdog and dedicated much of her life to helping others feel seen, valued, and loved. Following her parish ministry, Sarah devoted many years to chaplaincy and pastoral care at Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas. There, she walked alongside patients and families facing some of life’s most difficult moments, offering comfort, guidance, and compassionate presence during illness, grief, and end-of-life care. Sarah never shied away from stepping into emotionally complex situations. Instead, she possessed a remarkable ability to sit with people in their pain, helping them feel supported and less alone. Her willingness to enter difficult conversations with honesty, empathy, and grace became one of the defining expressions of her ministry and her character. Sarah’s gifts extended far beyond the church. She was a creator in every sense of the word. Whether crafting a sermon, painting or reupholstering furniture, creating handmade projects, or transforming a space with her imagination, she found joy in making things beautiful. She possessed both an artist’s eye and a theologian’s mind, often combining creativity and reflection in everything she did. Athletic and intensely competitive, Sarah brought energy and enthusiasm to nearly every endeavor. A former track athlete and cheerleader, she never quite lost her competitive spirit. Family gatherings often featured spirited games and good-natured rivalries, fueled by a family-wide competitive streak that became the source of countless stories and laughter over the years. Sarah also loved the simple pleasures of life: Mexican food shared with loved ones, a good Bloody Mary, theater, meaningful conversations, and watching her children build families of their own. Becoming “Lovey” was one of the great joys of her life. She adored her grandchildren, Elodie, Adelaide, and Sloane, and treasured every opportunity to watch them grow. Above all, Sarah loved people. She cared deeply, felt deeply, and gave of herself generously. Those who knew her remember a woman who was intelligent, hilarious, vulnerable, fierce, thoughtful, and impossible to forget. She taught those around her to be brave, to lead with empathy, and to step forward when someone needed help. Her influence lives on in the countless lives she touched through ministry, friendship, motherhood, and simple acts of kindness. Sarah is survived by her daughter, Megan Freeman and husband, Cameron Freeman, and their daughters, Elodie and Sloane; her son, Gregg Bennett Jr. and wife, Holly Bennett, and their daughter, Adelaide; her siblings, Ed Galloway, Lillian Cobb, and Glena Miller; and many beloved nieces, nephews, friends, and loved ones whose lives were forever enriched by knowing her. Though words cannot fully capture a life as rich, complicated, loving, and impactful as Sarah’s, those who knew her will remember a woman who met the world with courage, compassion, humor, and heart. Her legacy lives on in the people she loved and the countless lives she helped shape for the better. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sarah’s memory and her lifelong compassion for others to the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) at https://donate.nami.org/SarahGalloway. GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME Greenwood Funeral Homes – Cremation 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, TX 76107 817-336-0584

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