Ruth T. Montgomery Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Ruth T. Montgomery (Troy, New York), born in Greeleyville, South Carolina, whose life came to an end on January 7, 2025 at the age of 87, leaving behind cherished memories. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth T. Montgomery to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry B. and Leatha Simon Montgomery; her siblings, Lizzie Benbow (James), Henry Jr. Montgomery (Deloris) and Joe Montgomery; and her grandson John Woods, Jr. (Viktoria).
She is survived by: her daughters, Nancy Canty (Matthew) of Manning, SC, Cindy Montgomery of Troy, NY and Geraldine Montgomery of Troy, NY; her sister Carrie Montgomery of Bronx, NY; her grandchildren, Andrea Woods of Lake City, SC, Dana Jackson (Heather) of Troy, NY, Adrean Kennedy (Louis) of Charlotte, NC, Iziah McCowan of Troy, NY and Dequadra Rhames of Troy, NY; and her great grandchildren, Sasha Woods of Blythewood, SC, Jaden Woods of Blythewood, SC, Ava Kennedy of Charlotte, NC and Lennox McCowan of Troy, NY. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, cousins, friends.
Visitation was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Bethel Baptist Church (2165 5th Ave, Troy, NY 12180). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 11th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service was held on Monday, January 13th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Elmwood Hill Cemetery (51 Belle Ave, Troy, NY 12180).
