Louise Burley Montgomery

Louise began her career as a keypunch operator, afterwards working in retail grocery where she met and married Bill Montgomery. Louise later retired from the Civil Service. She and Bill moved to Edisto Island, South Carolina, where they made many friends and enjoyed golfing, crabbing, and entertaining, and if a guest was lucky, Louise would play the guitar and sing.

Shortly after her husband passed away, Louise returned to Virginia Beach. She moved into and joined the family of friends at Chesapeake House on the Bay where she served on the Social Committee.

Louise is survived by her son, Benjamin Shaner, and daughter, Susan Shaner, Susan’s children Juan Carlos Shaner and Benjamin Sanchez-Gil. Also surviving her are two sisters, Mary Maddox and Ruby Ard.

The family wishes to thank Louise’s friends, neighbors, and relatives for their love and companionship and for always lending a helping hand whenever one was needed.

In lieu of flowers, please send a contribution to a charitable organization of your choice.

The family will receive friends Friday, October 24, 2008 from 6-8 pm in Woodlawn Funeral Home 6329 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line at www.woodlawngroup.com.