Virginia Ann Turner (Greiner) Montague
May 2, 1934 – May 28, 2023
Ann Turner (Griener) Montague died on Sunday, May 28, 2023. She passed away
peacefully surrounded by her immediate family at 89 years old.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years Pendleton Read Montague, and
her parents Clyde Luther Turner, Jr. and Virgina Ward Morris (Ford.)
Ann’s Atlanta roots run deep. She spent most of her life in her beloved home “918” on
Ponce de Leon - a multigenerational home filled with her extended relatives. She
graduated Grady High School in 1952 and continued her education at the University of
Georgia where she was an active member of ADPi. She graduated with a degree in
Early Education in 1956.
As a teacher, Ann taught dance and movement to elementary aged children. Over the
years she taught in various Preschools and Churches volunteering to help with kids in any
way. She loved working with children and it brought her great joy over her lifetime.
In 1958, she married her life long love, Read Montague. She followed him to Macon
and back several times with one quick stop in Florida, not her favorite! After having
three children who she loved very much, Ann began her active involvement with many
different associations. From the Daughters of American Revolution, PEO, Alyssum
Garden Club, and the Sandy Springs Society - just to name a few! Ann also loved her
bridge groups, book clubs, birthday club, traveling, and her church.
Since her youth, Ann was a woman of deep faith. Christianity played a central role in her
life. Ann loved attending her “Mary Virgina” Bible Studies for over two decades. She
was a long time member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church and Johnson Ferry Baptist
Church where she participated in her beloved Sunday school classes, making lifelong
friends throughout the years.
Ann was a remarkable woman whose vibrant personality and zest for life captivated all
who had the pleasure of knowing her. If Ann had a spirit animal it would be the
butterfly. Her home was full of butterfly lamps, jewelry, place mats,drawings and
figurines that everyone had given her throughout the years. She kept every single one.
Beyond her immediate family, she treasured her extensive network of Atlanta friends,
of whom date back to her childhood. She loved buying and distributing noisy,
laugh-provoking toys that sang, danced, wriggled, and rolled their way into the hearts
of the recipients. Her Southern charm, wit and enchanting presence made her the life of
every gathering, infusing joy into every moment. Let us remember her infectious laugh,
her captivating stories, and her unwavering love.
Ann Montague, beloved mother, grandmother, friend, and follower of Christ will
be deeply missed by all who had the honor of sharing her journey.
She is survived by her sister; Carol Lee Seymour, three children; Read Montague Jr and
wife Diana of Roanoke Virginia, daughter Wesley Griffin and husband Keith of Atlanta,
and Taylor Montague of Atlanta; eight grandchildren: Latane Stacy and spouse Broun
Stacy of Houston, TX, Morgan Williamson and spouse Keith Williamson of Nashville,
TN, Lane Griffin of New Orleans, LA, Grant Griffin of Charlotte, NC, Grace Griffin of
Atlanta, GA, Joelle Juneau, Jacob Juneau and Julia Montague all of Roanoke, VA; and
seven great grandchildren: Georgia Stacy, Nathanael Stacy, Pearce Stacy, London Stacy
all of Houston, TX, Walker Williamson, Asher Williamson, and Avery Williamson all of
Nashville, TN.
A funeral will be held on Saturday, June 10th at 11:00 am with a reception to follow at
H.M. Patterson & Son - Arlington Chapel, 173 Allen Road, NE
Sandy Springs, GA 30328
