Rose Marie Montgomery, 89, of Festus died Jan. 12, 2023, at her home. Ms. Montgomery was a former member of Sacred Heart Church in Crystal City. She loved reading, sometimes consuming several books in a single week. A talented cook, she was famous for her yeast rolls. She enjoyed fishing, going to the casino to play penny slots and spending time with her family and friends. Born June 4, 1933, in Crystal City, she was the daughter of the late Hilda T. (Flieg) and Edwin T. Grass. She was preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth “Leroy” Montgomery.
She is survived by a son: Denny (Charlene) Montgomery of Festus; three daughters: Sandy (Denny) Roth of Hillsboro, Julie Montgomery of Festus and Debbie (David) Govero of Crystal City; four grandchildren: Sara Govero, Keith (Lori) Montgomery, Caitlyn Montgomery and Ellie Rose Staley; four great-grandchildren: Aiden, Blake, Hunter and Fischer; and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death a son: Steve (the late Angie) Montgomery; a brother: Richard Grass; and a grandson: Aaron Montgomery.
Services were private. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are under the direction of Vinyard Funeral Home in Festus.