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Janis Montague Obituary
She was born July 28, 1937 in New Albany to the late Grace Bailey Bell and Voice Brown Bell.
She was Valedictorian of Ingomar High School, Class of 1955. Following graduation, she moved to Memphis and attended the Memphis School of Commerce.
She retired from Shelby County Government in 1994 after serving in several departments, the last of which was as executive secretary to the Shelby County Mayor Bill Morris. She was active in many clubs, including Executive Women International, The King's Daughters and Sons Home and the American Business Women.
She was an active member of Oakland First Baptist Church. She loved reading, gardening and playing the piano.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Montague and her brothers, Brown Bell (Peggy) and Mike Bell.
She leaves behind her two nephews, Chris Bell (Sara) and Heath Bell (Missy); her sister-in-law, Linda Bell; and the children who called her "Nana," Breyden, Carley, Treylan, Marissa and Maya Rose. She also has numerous Montague nieces and nephews whom she loved.
A visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at United Funeral Service. Graveside services will follow at 2:00 p.m. at Memphis Memory Gardens, 6444 Raleigh La Grange Road, Memphis, TN.
United Funeral Service is honored to be entrusted with these arrangements. For online condolences and guest registry, please visit www.unitedfuneralservice.com
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Linda Rorie Foreman.
November 14, 2024
I hadn´t seen Janis in many years. I didn´t learn about Brown until after it was too late. Same with Mike and now Janis, i regret I missed Janis´s service also. Janis was so pretty. And we never saw her in any ole knock about clothes. I remember Aunt Grace and uncle Voice coming to Birthday dinners. We really do have Precious Memories.
Aunt Grace was my grandmother were sisters.
Rayburn was my Daddy.
Debbie Bailey Wright
November 12, 2024
My daddy was Bud Bailey. Janis' mother was his sister. I used to go with him
to Aunt Grace's when I was little and sometimes Janis would be there. She
was older than me and I thought she was beautiful and sophisticated. She
was so sweet and good to me! I have never forgotten about her even though
we lost touch with everyone after he died. I loved Aunt Grace with all my
heart. I want Janis' family to know what Janis meant to me. I am so sorry for
your loss and you are in my prayers.
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