Portrait of Ethel Hardy Galloway

Ethel Hardy Galloway

Anderson, South Carolina

born on August 3 1933 in Anderson SC to Della Morris and Roy Hardy was the cherished last of her thirteen siblings. Her life was a testament to curiosity passion and resilience traits that endeared her to everyone she met. From a young age Ethels love for learning shone brightly offering her a welcome escape from the cotton fields alongside her siblings while teaching some of them how to read. Her diligence humor and tenacity became the cornerstones of her character guiding her through life with grace and strength. Ethel was the proud sole graduate of her siblings earning her diploma from Reed Street High School in 1952. Although her dream of attending SC State to become a nurse or teacher was deferred she lived it vicariously through two of her daughters who proudly graduated from the university. Ethels journey led her to Clarence Galloway her beloved husband of 49…

Portrait of Jr. Thomas Kelly

Jr. Thomas Kelly

Anderson, South Carolina

Tom was born and raised in Anderson SC a place he loved to call home. He attended TL Hanna High School where he lettered in football and track and field. In 1978 Tom was a proud graduate of The Citadel Military College of South Carolina. He often spoke of how The Citadel shaped his life. Upon graduating with a degree in Business Administration Tom accepted his first job with Roger Millikan. This sparked a career of over 40 years including Orian Rugs Maxim Medical and Quintiles Laboratories in Atlanta GA. Tom was a shrewd businessman. At an early age he purchased his fathers former business KellBrook Mens Store in Anderson SC. His personal portfolio spanned from buildings land warehouses and condominiums in both Anderson SC and Atlanta GA. It wasnt all work with Tom though. Tom knew how to have fun and enjoy life through his many hobbies. Tom loved…

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