Anita (Ann) Jaramillo Gallegos
Gallegos, 85
Anita (Ann) Jaramillo Gallegos, 85, died on April 11, 2023. She was born in Devine on July 15, 1937 to Salome A. and Carlota J. Gallegos.
She is preceded in death by her parents, infant brother and sister Baldemar and Anita, brothers Joe A. Gallegos, Robert J. Gallegos, Willie J. Gallegos, Johnny J. Gallegos and sister Mary Lou Gallegos Rodriguez.
Anita (Ann) survived by her sister Dora Gallegos Dodds of Mico, Texas, sisters-in-law Mary Gallegos, Beverly Gallegos, Rose Gallegos, brother-in-law Ruben Rodriguez and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Ann, as she was known in her professional life enjoyed taking trips to interesting places with her longtime friend from Hondo and celebrating special occasions with family and friends. She always had her camera with her, and documented lots of family history in pictures. She was known for her homemade cakes and pies, especially for family and friends during their time of need.
Ann was hired to a clerical position in the funeral home business, eventually becoming the makeup artist for Hurley Funeral Home, working for the same company for over 60 years, in Devine and Pearsall. After retiring, she stayed busy with baking, sewing, flower arranging and gardening.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to St. Jude Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4 at 4 p.m. with a Memorial Service at 6 p.m. at the Primrose Funeral Service Chapel in Devine.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Primrose Funeral Home Services, Devine.
