Peggy Montgomery West, Texas Obituary

Peggy Montgomery

Peggy Montgomery, age 85, of Aquilla, passed away early Saturday morning, December 5, 2020 at her residence. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Aderhold Funeral Home Chapel in West, with Rev. Rich Gavin officiating. Burial will follow at the New Lebanon Cemetery near Aquilla. The family will have a come and go visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Limited space, facial masks and social distancing are required. Peggy was born November 11, 1935 in Dawson, the daughter of George and Erma (Woodlee) Etter. She was a 1954 graduate of Aquilla High School and was her class Salutatorian. On July 24, 1954 she married her sweetheart, Tommy Montgomery in Waco. Tommy preceded her in death on November 5, 2014. Peggy attended the Aquilla Church of Christ. She dedicated over 50 years of her life to working at Latham Springs and was truly fond of her time there in the kitchen with her co-workers. She enjoyed working in the garden and yard, playing dominoes and "Bunko" with her friends, working puzzles, sewing, quilting, and helping her husband on the family farm. Keeping her grandsons and great-grandchildren was something she dearly loved to do. She was also a great cook, especially known for her pies, spaghetti and meat loaf. Peggy is also preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Anna Payne, Erma Roberts, Virginia Christian and Margueriette Blalack; brothers, John Etter and Charles Etter; and a brother-in-law, Bill Montgomery. Survivors include a daughter, Pam Ender and husband, Melvin; a son, Steve Montgomery and wife, Benita; two grandsons, Luke Montgomery and wife, Diane and Logan Montgomery and wife, Lauren; her precious great-grandchildren, Peyton, Paige and Troy, who she loved dearly, all of Aquilla; a sister, Molly Nichols and her husband, Lloyd; a brother, Livy Etter and his wife, Pauline; sisters-in-law, Mary Burkhart and Judy Montgomery; and many nieces, nephews and countless other friends. Pallbearers are James Miller, Greg Hudson, Drew Bearden, Chris Perez, T.J. Payne and Aaron Prasifka. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to New Lebanon Cemetery Fund, P. O. Box 242, Aquilla, Texas 76622. <iframe class="ts_player" allowfullscreen="true" allowtransparency="true" allow="autoplay; fullscreen" frameborder="0" height="330" scrolling="no" src="https://www.tributeslides.com/videos/embedded_video/ZMF2QL8CYQ3J3MQK" width="512"></iframe>
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Aderhold Funeral Home, Inc.
December 8, 2020
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Glenda Murphy
December 31, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Peggy's passing. She was very kind to me when I worked with her at Latham Springs. She always had a beautiful smile on her face.RIP Peggy you will be missed dearly.Prayers for your family. Glenda Murphy
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Pam Clepper
December 8, 2020
Beautiful service. Thank you for sharing online. Y’all continue to be in our prayers. Love y’all
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Jerry and Jan Smith
December 8, 2020
Peggy was a special friend that you have so few of in your lifetime. She was such a special person. We worked together, played together, and had fellowship all the time. When Peggy and Fern were together in the camp kitchen, I knew that there was very little to worry ... Continue Reading
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Nicholas, Joanne and Temple Kucera
December 8, 2020
Our deepest condolences for your family. Our prayers are with you.
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vicki miles
December 6, 2020
i am so sorry for your loss. your mom was a sweet and beautiful lady.
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Shannan
December 6, 2020
Peggy was a treasure! Working with her at the camp, she was fun and her cooking was amazing. She will be missed by many, but I’m thankful to have known her.
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Mark &Lisa Hejl
December 6, 2020
Thoughts and Prayers are with the Montgomery family and friends. We are so sorry to hear about yals loss.
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William and Jessica Claridy
December 5, 2020
Sending our love and prayers with deepest sympathy.
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Sandy Payne
December 5, 2020
With love and hugs, Sandy and Zack
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