Phyllis E. (Riley) Montgomery
Funeral services for Phyllis E. (Riley) Montgomery, 58, West Columbia, South Carolina, will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 14, 2012 at the Union Grove Church near West Plains under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mrs. Montgomery died Saturday, September 8, 2012 at the Lexington Medical Center, West Columbia, South Carolina. She was born January 10, 1954 at West Plains, Missouri to Cecil Riley and Virginia Riley. She graduated from the West Plains High School with the Class of 1972 and married William (Steve) Montgomery. Mrs. Montgomery was a resident of Springfield, Missouri from 1972 until 1981, moving to Columbia, South Carolina in 1982. In 1973, she attended the Mid-America Draughon’s College and was employed at the Plaza Shoe Store and Komark Automotive while living in Springfield, Missouri. Mrs. Montgomery also managed the Ace Glass Company and Porter Pantry while in South Carolina. She was of the Baptist faith and accepted Christ at an early age.
She is survived by her husband, Steve Montgomery, of the family home; daughters, Stephanie Mellott and special friend, Brad, and Jessica Goss; two grandchildren, Stone and Anna; her mother, Virginia Riley Guilliams and husband, Bill; brother, Mark Riley, wife, Yvonne and daughter, Caitlin; sister, Jean Ann Prevett and husband, Tom; sisters-in-law, Pat Wake and Barbara Eakin; and a host of other relatives.
Her father, nephew, Greg Prevett, and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Gerald and Flora Montgomery, precede her in death.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 13, 2012 at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Burial will be at the Union Grove Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Bobbi Walker-Fox
September 12, 2012 @ 3:10 pm
Our deepest condolences to the family. May God give you strength during this time. There is nothing more difficult than the loss of our children. You are in my prayers.
Ashley Elliott and family
September 12, 2012 @ 7:21 pm
Your mother will be missed. Everyone from our family loved her so much. You are in our prayers.
Lindel (Morrison) Kinder
September 12, 2012 @ 9:33 pm
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife, daughter, sister,grandmother. Phyllis and I were friends at Fairview School as well as High School friends. We had lost contact over the years to my regret. I was hoping she would be at our 40 year class reunion this week-end.
Vicki Cooper
September 12, 2012 @ 10:19 pm
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Phyllis was such a good person and I always remember her smiling. We graduated together in 1972. May God be with you and comfort you at this difficult time. You and yours will be kept in my prayers.
Ashley Elliott and family
September 13, 2012 @ 7:17 am
Our hearts are with your family. She will be missed by everyone. We love you!
Jan (Story) Dennis
September 13, 2012 @ 9:35 am
My sympathies on your loss. Phyllis and Rosa Leah were always good friends. We will miss them forever. May God comfort you. I send you positve thoughts from my heart to yours. Blessings to you.
Cheryl Goss
September 13, 2012 @ 12:03 pm
Even though I was not able to attend the funeral, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I love Phyllis like a sister. She and I could talk about anything, and we did. I will miss her greatly. Steve, when you and the girls return to South Carolina, know that you all have a support system here with me and Tommy. Mrs. Guilliams and family if there is anything we can do for you, please let me know. I will try to honor Phyllis in all my actions with her children and grandchildren and be a good example to them. My prayer is that we can be an influence on Anna and Stone so they will exept Jesus as their saviour and we will all see Phyllis again.
Dana Newman Beltz
September 14, 2012 @ 3:12 am
Steve and family,
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Sallie Brookshire Ursrey
September 14, 2012 @ 9:02 am
Steve,
I’m so sorry to learn of Phyllis’ passing. I will certainly keep you and your family in my prayers. May God grant you peace and comfort.
Paula (Beavers) Perry
September 14, 2012 @ 9:45 am
Sorry for you loss. Our prayers are with all the family.
Lou Ann Cox Collins
September 14, 2012 @ 12:05 pm
Steve, I am so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. My prayers are with you and your girls. Praying God will wrap His loving arms around you and give you great comfort and peace.
Millie DeGroat Moss
September 14, 2012 @ 12:36 pm
Virginia, I’m so sorry for your loss. I will never forget riding horses with Phyllis when I came to visit my grandparents, John and Mildred McGoldrick. Then when we moved to Missouri, Phyllis was my good friend. You and all your family were very kind to me, I’ll never forget that. I pray that God will give you comfort.
Frances (Ferguson) West
September 14, 2012 @ 3:10 pm
Steve:
I am so sorry for the loss of your wife. You and the family will be added to my prayers. May God bless you and your girls!
Elaine (Burgess) Wilson
September 16, 2012 @ 1:49 pm
Stere so sorry for your loss. Just heard the news today. Was just thinking about the two of you the other day. Praying that God will comfort you and your family during this time.