MONTOYA, BARBARA MCBRAYER, age 76, a resident of Lake Jordan in Titus, AL, died Thursday February 21st at her residence surrounded by family and friends following a courageous and determined battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 24, 2019 with Pastor John Brannon officiating.
Barbara was born on November 22, 1942 in Montgomery, the daughter of Grady Hayden McBrayer and Issa Mae Brown Crutchfield. She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Huntington College, majoring in Art with a minor in Social Work. Her thirst for knowledge and desire to be constantly challenged, led her to pursue a Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling from Troy State University. She received her doctorate degree in law, beginning her studies at age 50. She was dearly loved and highly respected by many. Barbara began her career as a social worker moving quickly into a juvenile probation officer position in Montgomery Co. She established Central AL Juvenile Justice Program based in Selma. She returned to Montgomery as Chief Juvenile Probation Officer and finished her career as the Personnel Director for the City and County of Montgomery. She received numerous awards and accolades from her professional associates. Barbara loved people, her family, her God and serving others. Her greatest treasure was her family and will be missed every day.
Mrs. Montoya was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters, Gene McBrayer Odom and Carla McBrayer Goodman. Survivors include her husband, Charles Edward Montoya, Titus; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Hayden Ward (DeeDee), Pensacola, FL and Matt Montoya (Meredith), Manhattan Beach, CA; three grandchildren, Hayden Ward, Auburn, AL and Charlie and Maysie Montoya, Manhattan Beach, CA; two sisters and three brothers-in law, Bitsy McBrayer Barkley, Montgomery, Mary Crutchfield Mercer (Tom), Montgomery, John Montoya (Lisa), Montgomery and Mark Montoya (David), Saint Michaels, MD, and one brother and two sisters-in-law, Kenneth McBrayer (Kathy), Abbeville and Donna Land (Bob), Birmingham, AL; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins and her precious dog and constant companion Emmy Lou.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Elmore County.
