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Dollie F. Montgomery

Dollie F. Montgomery, 98 formerly of LaRue, passed away December 25, 2023 at Willow Brook Christian Home in Columbus in the presence of her loving sons.

She was born on January 11, 1925 in Hancock County to Delbert and Lottie Copeland Boyles. Her family moved to LaRue where she first met her future husband Francis (Bud) Montgomery. Dollie and her parents then moved to Marion, where she graduated from Marion Harding High School.

Dollie and Bud were married on July 11, 1943, in LaRue. They lived in the DeCliff area until the death of Bud in 1984.

Dollie was a member of the LaRue United Methodist Church for over 50 years where she taught Sunday School. She was also active in many social organizations, among them Rebekahs, Happie Tyme Club and the Weakender’s Camping Club, of which she was a charter member. Dollie was a Cub and Boy Scout leader. She was also very active in Eastern Star being a 50-year member and Past Matron of the Mary Lenox Chapter # 98 O.E.S. and once serving as Grand Representative from Ohio to Wyoming.

In addition to helping with work on the family farm, she also worked as a postal clerk in New Bloomington for 17 years.

Dollie enjoyed reading novels about the Amish, collecting angels and was very interested in family genealogy. She was proud to be a direct descendant of Mayflower passengers John Alden and Priscilla Mullins.

Dollie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Francis; and brothers David and John Boyles.

Surviving are her sons Dennis (Barbara) Montgomery of Canal Winchester and Rob Montgomery of Westerville, grandsons Doug (Tracy) Montgomery and Andy (Laura) Montgomery, great grandchildren Max, Ella, Charlie, and Sam as well as 10 nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday January 3, 2024 at 1:00 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in LaRue. Pastor Deb Berry and Greg Rice will officiate. Burial will follow in the LaRue Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to the service beginning at 12 noon at the funeral home in LaRue.

Memorial gifts may be made to the LaRue UM Church at PO Box 327 LaRue, Ohio 43332

Condolences and remembrances may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.

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#1 from:

Sara Koch

Wed, Dec 27, 2023 at 7:54 PM

Rob, I'm so sorry to hear about your Mother's passing. She was a lovely lady. Love and prayers to you.

#2 from:

Judy Brink
Delaware, OH

Wed, Dec 27, 2023 at 8:29 PM

I am extending my deepest heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Dollie. Love and hugs.Judy

#3 from:

Judy Logan
Marion, Ohio

Wed, Dec 27, 2023 at 8:54 PM

One of the sweetest people I have ever known. With deepest sympathy, Judy Logan (formerly Dr. Timothy Garner’s office)

#4 from:

Ann See
LPN at Willowbrook

Wed, Dec 27, 2023 at 11:53 PM

I will miss her so much. She was such a lady and it was a honor to know her. God bless the family. She was so loved.

#5 from:

Susan Berntson
Columbus

Thu, Dec 28, 2023 at 8:32 AM

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your mom, Rob. I still so clearly remember talking antiques with her for hours on the farm. She was so knowledgeable and enthusiastic!

#6 from:

Richard DeBrosse
Ruskin, Florida

Thu, Dec 28, 2023 at 12:17 PM

Rob, You have my deepest condolences on the death of your mother.

#7 from:

Ben Higgins
Marion

Fri, Dec 29, 2023 at 1:51 AM

We were neighbors with the Montgomery’s for many years on DeCiff Rd. Please accept our condolences on Dollies passing she was a very nice lady.

#8 from:

Milton and Peggy Lightfoot

Fri, Dec 29, 2023 at 9:12 AM

Our deepest sympathy to the family, Dolly was a special lady and it was a pleasure knowing her,

#9 from:

Claudia and Dan Hicks
LaRue Ohio

Wed, Jan 3, 2024 at 12:52 PM

Dan and I send our sincere sympathy to all of you. Dolly was such a special friend, and dear lady. She and my mom were friends for many years. Dolly always looked so beautiful in her Eastern Star gowns. I have missed our beauty shop chats over the last few years. Rest in peace my friend.

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