Diane Montgomery, age 79, passed away at her residence on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. She was born June 15, 1944 to Raymond and Hazel Estelle McCoy Otts. Diane was a graduate of Algoma High School. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and owned a florist for many years. Diane’s mission was to take care of Jernigan Cemetery and she took pride in placing flowers on her loved ones graves.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, October 27, 2023 at Jernigan Cemetery, with Luther Bagwell officiating. Browning Funeral Home in Pontotoc is in charge of the arrangements.
Survivors include her husband, Larry Montgomery; a daughter, Susan Parrish; a sister, Linda Graham (Garry); a brother, Larry Otts (Anne); and two grandchildren, Jacob Parrish (Mackenzye) and Ben Parrish and one great-granddaughter, Dorothy Parrish.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Kevin Montgomery and a brother, Terry Otts.
Pallbearers will be Hunter Scott, Daniel Morgan, Hunter Ard, Evan Harris, Jacob Parrish and Ben Parrish.
Visitation will be from 12 to 2 P.M. Friday at Jernigan Cemetery.
