Patricia “Trish” Janette Galloway was born February 2, 1957, in Oklahoma City, the sixth child born to William and Ruby Mae Smith. Proceeded in death by her mother and father, two sisters, Maxine Jackson and Anna Marie Smith, three brothers, Steven, Marvin and Rickey Smith.
While attending college in Oklahoma she met and married Theo Galloway Jr. To this union two children were born, Latisha Galloway and Theo Galloway III. They celebrated forty-six years of marriage until her recent passing November 8, 2025.
Moving to Denver Colorado she later started her own business as a daycare owner. Trish was the owner of Trish’s Daycare which was in operation for many years after its closing becoming a foster parent and then later starting a group home for teenage girls. Ruby’s Place, which she operated for many years alongside her daughter before finally deciding to retire and enjoy her first love–travel. She especially enjoyed traveling on different cruises lines and vacationing to various Islands.
Mrs. Patricia Janette Galloway leaves to cherish her memory of her devoted husband, Theo Galloway Jr, a daughter, Latisha Galloway (Aurora Co), Antwon /Jerelle Miguel Lee (Denver Co) and Theo Galloway III (Denver Co). Five grandchildren, Xavier Lee, Atalia Patricia Lee and Amarius Damin (all of Denver Co) LaNiya Madison, (Aurora Co) and Lailah Hammons (aurora Co) a sister, Dr. Shirley Smith (Denver Co) and two brothers William Smith Jr (Oklahoma City) and Robert Smith (Denver Co). “Trish the Dish “also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews, cousins and loved ones from near and far to honor her memory.
Celebrating The Life and Loving Memory of Patricia “Trish” Janette Galloway
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE
Friday, November 21 2025 –2:00 pm
Abundant Life Baptist Church
2455 E 36th Ave, Denver, CO 80205
Presiding Pastor, Pastor Russell Jackson
Processional: Minister of Music – Bryant Dayce
Old Testament Scripture: Dave Craddle
New Testament Scripture: Ingrid Syrie
Prayer: Pastor Russell Jackson
Music Selection: Abundant Life Baptist Church
Resolutions: Sharon Smith
Remarks of behalf of the Family: Latisha Galloway
Eulogy: Pastor Russell Jackson
Slide Presentation of Life: Theo Galloway III
Special Thanks & Acknowledgements
The family of Patricia “Trish” Janette Galloway expresses our sincere appreciation for your kind thoughts and words of sympathy. We are forever grateful for the outpour of love, prayers, visits, phone calls, texts, cards, and flowers.