Natalie Julia Gallas Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Natalie Julia Gallas, 87, of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Mt. Prospect, Ill. passed away December 28th after a brief illness. Natalie was known for her creativity, delightful wit, charitable work and devotion to her faith. She is survived by her son John Donahue (Charlotte), daughter Sharon Meeker (Hoffman Estates, Ill.); four sisters, Joan T. Memoli and Marsha J. Buster (Germantown, Tenn.); Gail F. Remien (Northfield, Ill.); Priscilla L. Jablon (Highland Park, Ill.); and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband of 56 years, Jack Gallas; sister Betty Uselding; and parents Albert and Regina Meuer. Born in Chicago, Ill., Natalie attended business college and worked as an executive secretary for Baxter International and Universal Oil Products (UOP). She was a favorite host for family gatherings. After moving to Charlotte, Natalie unleashed her creativity by sewing napkins, tablecloths, runners and soft children’s books. She sold them for years at the Charlotte Regional Farmers Market. When she wasn’t sewing, she adopted and nurtured stray cats. She was also a longtime volunteer at St. John Neumann Catholic Parish in Charlotte and enjoyed membership in the Red Hat Society. Services will be January 21 at 10 AM at St John Neumann Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the VA National Cemetery in Salisbury at 2 pm. If you would like to make a donation in Natalie’s name here are a few of her favorite charities: The Buddy Foundation, Paws with a Cause, The Wounded Warrior Project, the American Heart Association or her family parish. Please visit www.loweneddofuneralhome.com for more information.

Natalie Julia Gallas

December 28, 2019