Elizabeth (Betty) L. Gallagher, 87, of Springfield, MO passed December 7, 2015 at home with family at her side. She was the daughter of Ernest Sr. and Lois Loveless. Betty was born in Carlinville, IL December 28, 1927. Elizabeth married Robert Gallagher Jr. on September 12, 1947 and unto this union six children were born.   She was preceded in death by both parents; her husband, Robert L. Gallagher Jr.; her son, Timothy Gallagher; great-grandson, James Patrick Gallagher; brother, Donald Loveless and wife Rose; and sister-in-law, Phyllis Loveless.   She is survived by son Robert Gallagher III (Theresa), son Pat Gallagher (Joanne), son John Gallagher, daughter Merry Hicks (Clint), and son Monty Gallagher; granddaughters, Shannon, Angie, Tracey, Kristen, Kari, Kelli and Brandi; great-grandchildren, Ashley, Christian, TJ, Grayson, Hardy, Henley, Kadence, Bristol, Josef, Nolan and Emma; brothers, Ernest Loveless (Cleo), Roger Loveless, David Loveless; and sister, Sandra Little (Howard); and many beloved nieces and nephews.   Private services will be held under the direction of Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.