Virginia Faye Montgomery, a loving wife, beloved mother, grandmother, friend and dedicated servant of her Lord, passed away on April 30, 2013 at the age of 85. Born July 25, 1927 in Port Arthur, Texas, she was the daughter of Rubert and Madie Harrington.
Jenny’s private entombment will take place at Sunset Memorial Park Mausoleum. A “Celebration of Life” ceremony will be held on Sunday, May 5, 2013 at 2:30 pm at Cason Monk-Metcalf Sunset Chapel, officiated by Rev. John Bingham. A reception will follow directly after the service at the funeral home.
Virginia’s parents and brother, Jes Harrington, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin B. Montgomery; son, Donald G. Montgomery and spouse Mari of Huntsville, Tx; daughter, Jill Ann Glenn Montgomery and spouse Victor of Conroe, Tx; four grandchildren, Glenn Montgomery, Neil McClure, Ian Huntoon and Amber Huntoon; grandpuppy, Carmencita; brother, John Harrington and spouse Faye; brother-in- law, Dr. John Montgomery and spouse Alma; six nephews and two nieces.
Mrs. Montgomery grew up in Port Arthur where she graduated from high school. After attending Lamar University for two years she transferred to Sam Houston State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. Later, she received a Master of Arts degree from Stephen F. Austin State University.
While a student at Sam Houston she met Melvin Montgomery. Both were members of the trombone section in the Sam Houston Bearcat Band. Their musical relationship led to their marriage on May 22, 1948 in Port Arthur. Following their marriage they both became teachers in the Port Arthur ISD. Virginia followed a teaching career as a Language Arts teacher for 35 years in Bridge City, Port Arthur, Snyder, and Nacogdoches school systems.
Virginia, lovingly known as Jenny, was a lover of nature, its beauties and it’s creatures. Her hobbies included gardening, bird watching, growing butterflies, crafts, reading and travel. She was a longtime member and officer of the Pines Garden Club, the Nacogdoches Retired Teachers Association and Texas State Teachers Association. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church for over forty years and loved attending the Open Door Sunday School Class.
Jenny passed away after a long battle with cancer that was diagnosed in 1979. The family extends deep appreciation for the special care she received from Dr. John Montgomery, Dr. Art Trowbridge, Dr. Dudley Baker and nephew, Dr. Mark Montgomery and the staff of Scott and White Hospital and Clinic of Temple, Texas and the Huntsville Cancer Center, and oncologist nurse, Cindy May.
In Lieu of flowers memorial donations may be offered in memory of Virginia to the Mel Montgomery Band Scholarship at Stephen F. Austin, SFS Alumni Association, PO Box 6096, SFA Station, Nacogdoches, Tx, 75962-6096 or First United Methodist Church, 201 E. Hospital, Nacogdoches, Tx, 75961.
Arrangements are under the direction of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, Tx, 75965. Online condolences may be offered at www.casonmonk-metcalf.com
