Judy Montgomery

Judith Anne Smithey Montgomery, 79, of Denton, passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Farmer Missionary Baptist Church, where she was a member, with Pastor Daniel Delaney officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Mrs. Montgomery was born in Alamance County, NC, on November 3, 1943, the daughter of the late Clyde and Minnie Kernodle Smithey. She was a die hard UNC Tarheel fan, enjoyed cooking, and loved her puppy "Hurley." She had a green thumb and enjoyed her plants. She loved the kids at the daycare at Farmer Elementary where she worked. After retiring she loved spending time with her grandchildren, whom she adored.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Montgomery was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Woodrow Montgomery.

Survivors include her sons, Jeremy Montgomery (Cyndi), Jeff Montgomery; sister, Peggy Moore (Vernon); brothers, David Smithey (Diane), Milton Smithey; grandchildren, Bryson Montgomery, Haedyn Montgomery, and Melanie Montgomery.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Friday, August 4, 2023, at Ridge Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 7027 Albert Pick Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409.