Naida B. Galloway, 91 years old, a lifelong resident of Slidell, LA, returned to her heavenly home on Friday, November 24, 2023, peacefully with family at her bedside.

She is proceeded in death by her loving husband, Gibson L. Galloway Sr, her parents Mary Ola and Herman Bourgeois and her in-laws Lucille H. Galloway and David Levi Galloway.

Naida was very active in her community. She was an active lifetime member of First Baptist Church of Slidell. She enjoyed her Sunday school class and taught Sunday School many years ago. She loved being a choir member for a while and volunteered for VBS many times. She also very much enjoyed working in the church nursery. She was a member of various other local organizations such as, Slidell Women's Civic Club, Red Hats, Sunshine Club (FBC), a local chapter of Beta Sigma Phi, GOSH museum, and the 50 Year Club (SHS).

Ms. Galloway worked in the St. Tammany Parish school system for 42 years beginning at Slidell Grammar School (presently Brock Elementary) in the library, Boyet Jr High and Little Oak Elementary in the main offices. After her retirement she took on a part time position with the Louisiana Travel Center on Interstate 59 to share her joy and knowledge of the area with many travelers.

She was a very talented seamstress throughout her lifetime. She designed costumes for various Mardi Gras organizations, Slidell Little Theatre, local High School plays, and dance and drill teams. She choreographed routines for dance teams and theater groups. She enjoyed classical ballet and music and enjoyed the theater, as well.

Ms. Galloway is survived by her sister Hillary Theriot and four children, Lynn Jester (Gary), Caron Knight (Steve), Gay Saucier (Rick) and Lee Galloway (Angela). She is also lovingly survived by a total of 28 nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great grandchildren plus their spouses.

Naida was most proud of her family and welcomed all their friends in as family as well. She was known and loved by many and will be missed immensely.

Funeral Services will be held at Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd West, Slidell LA 70460 on Friday, December 1, 2023.

Visitation will begin at 11:00am followed by the funeral service at 1:00pm.

Burial  will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Slidell.