Pansy Montgomery

January 25, 2021

Pansy Marie Ware Montgomery died peacefully January 25, 2021 following a brief illness. Pansy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Fred Ware in Corsicana, and lived most her life here. She attended Corsicana public schools and then entered North Texas State College where she earned a degree in education. Following graduation she taught in Arlington public schools and then returned to teach in Corsicana public schools. She married Roark Montgomery, Jr. in 1952. Their first child Roark Montgomery III was born in 1953. Their daughter Leslie was born in 1956. Mrs. Montgomery continued her teaching career and also taught a Sunday school class at First Baptist Church. After retiring, she and her husband enjoyed travel and fine dining. She was an excellent bridge player and became a life master. In her quiet time she worked crossword puzzles and read books of fiction, biography, and current events. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, and her son. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Leslie and Hal Prater; her beloved grandson, Wilson Montgomery Prater who brought joy to her heart and a smile to her face; her sister and brother-in-law, Fredda and Ted Klock. The family extends special thanks to Dr. Kent Rogers and staff for their years of care and friendship. In lieu of flowers, the family suggest donations to the Corsicana Animal Shelter, 617 South 12th Street Corsicana, Texas 75110 Visitation will be Saturday, January 30th from 1:00 - 2:00pm at Griffin-Roughton Funeral Home. Private Family Graveside will follow.