Mary Ellen Montgomery

Mary Ellen Montgomery died on Saturday, February 25, 2023 in the presence of her son. She was 94 years old.

She is survived by her son; Noah Montgomery of Denver, Colorado, her brother; Gomer Hill of Fort Lupton Colorado, and her sister; Edith Endress Peoria Ill. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews along with their children.

Mary was born on October 30, 1928 and was the second oldest of 9 children. At age 17, she graduated from Locust Grove High School in Locust Grove, Oklahoma as Class Secretary and Treasure. She bought her own graduation dress with her own money. After graduating from high school, Mary moved to Denver, Colorado. She was hired at Gates Rubber Company and retired after 33 years of service. She started in the Braided Hose Division, forming hoses in large ovens. She transferred to the keypunch division and became a supervisor of 35 to 40 keypunch operators.

Mary was a very talented and creative woman she enjoyed crochet, knitting, baking and being with family and friends. She made the best German chocolate cakes and pies. She also made beautiful afghans and constructed unique craft for many family members and friends. Mary was a giving woman and made sure that her family and close friends always came before anything else. She loved family gatherings and being with them. She always had a hearing ear and would listen to the many problems that family members and others had.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023 at Olinger Chapel Hill Mortuary and Cemetery. Additional detail are listed below.