In loving memory of Nancy Ruth Montgomery of Johnston City, Illinois, who departed this world on January 7, 2025 at the age of 82. Nancy Ruth leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Horace D. Grant and Alma A. Grant; her sister Sandra Goddard; and her brother-in-law Bob Curry. She is survived by: her sons, Michael (Caroline Montgomery) and Brett (Linnie Montgomery); her grandchildren, Grant Montgomery (Taylor), Marissa Donelson and Allen Montgomery; her great grandchildren, Franklin, Olivia, Briar, Jackie Ruth, Gage and Chase; her sisters, Donna Curry of Ferges, Janice Holloway of Harrisburg, IL and Denise Ryan of Herrin, IL; and her brother-in-law Maynard Goddard of Benton, IL. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Meredith-Waddell Funeral Home (2704 S Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948). A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 14th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.
Memorial donations may be made to First Baptist Church, 1500 South 13th Street, Herrin, IL 62948; envelopes will be available at the funeral home.