Molly Ann Montgomery

Molly Ann McGuffee Montgomery, “Nana,” daughter of the late James DeeWitte and MayBelle Stafford McGuffee, passed away on November 2, 2016, in the company of her immediate family. Molly was a breast cancer survivor in the 2000s, but four years ago experienced an unrelated colon cancer. She is survived by her daughters, Kim Elizabeth Ingram and Stacy Ann Williams; her son-in-laws Jerry Wayne Williams and James Brian Ingram; her beloved grandchildren, Jonathon Tyler Williams, Halle Ann Williams, and Shelbie Ann Ingram; her sisters Cora McGuffee Yao and Cathey McGuffee Allison; and her aunt, Janelle Stafford Holden. Along with many, many others whom she took under her wings as her own.

Molly was born in Beaumont, Texas, and moved to New Orleans, Louisiana, graduating from both McMain Jr. High School and in 1961 from Alcee Fortier High School. Molly had a passion for sports; was an avid cheer leader and Homecoming Queen for her school. Upon graduation, she married William “Bill” Montgomery; they lived in Alexandria and Slidell, Louisiana; and Mobile, Alabama. Molly was first and foremost a devoted mother to her two daughters. Then her world revolved around her grandchildren. She also loved playing golf throughout Alabama and in nearby tournaments with her late friend, Susan Nabors. When Bill and Molly divorced, Molly moved to Katy, Texas, with her two daughters. She was a successful businesswoman and supervisor in the Houston Multifamily Market. She worked at Harold Farb Investments, GreyStar, Oak Leaf, Lincoln and Pryzant Management companies to mention a few. She spent many years volunteering with The Houston Live Stock Show on the Bar-B-Que Committee with her late brother, Harold William McGuffee, and late mother, MayBelle. She was a strong advocate for breast cancer research and participated in “The Race For The Cure.” Molly lived her faith in Jesus Christ daily and practiced her strong belief in the power of prayer. She focused her later years on taking care of her family, travel and home decorating. She had a great sense of style and jewelry, especially loving to collect watches of all styles. She always had a big smile and words of encouragement. Molly’s favorite phrase was, “I just want to chill.”