Elva Julia Montgomery

1923 - 2018

BORN

1923

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home - Galax

201 West Center Street

Galax, Virginia

Elva Montgomery Obituary

Elva Julia Montgomery, 94, died Monday, June 11, 2018, in the Waddell Nursing Home, Galax.
She was born Dec. 24, 1923, in Carroll County, to the late Kelly and Eula Norman Montgomery. 
Survivors include sisters, Edna Norman of Galax and Betty Roberts of King, N.C.; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews; and several great-great-nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held Wednesday, June 13, 2018, at 11 a.m. in the Monta Vista Cemetery with the Rev. Myron Dalton officiating.  There was no visitation at the funeral home.
A guestbook is available online at www.vaughanguynn.com.
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is serving the family

Published by Galax Gazette from Jun. 18 to Jun. 19, 2018.
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So very sorry about the passing of sweet Elva loved her so much. Prayers for the family. Diane Payne

Diane Payne

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June 14, 2018

A soul enters the world innocent and pure. But it may not stay that way. This world is a maze of diverging pathways, both good and evil, and the choice is ours which way we go. Once a soul enters a body, it is free and therefore vulnerable to corruption. While acts of good elevate the soul, every act of evil makes a blemish on the soul.
Some souls are so lofty, it simply isn't worth the gamble. These souls are too precious to risk being compromised by life in a body. They are too high to come down to this world. But the other option, not to be sent down at all, to never reach this world, would mean that we would miss out on meeting these souls and hearing their message.
So these souls do come down. Some times they are sent down into a body that, from a purely physical perspective, we call "disabled" or "handicapped". Their sojourn in this world may seem sad. But they have retained their purity and they have fulfilled their mission.
Elvie was one of these special souls. She reminded us that true love doesn't need a reason and her pure soul reminded us what love should be. I can only stand in awe of her, and the parents and friends who cared for her. And I can only thank them, for giving us a glimpse of what true love really means.

Cathy Whitworth

June 12, 2018

Elva was one of the sweetest people ! I will miss her meek & humble smile.. love and prayers to all!

Micky Morris

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June 12, 2018

Cathy Whitworth

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June 12, 2018

Edna and Family,
Sorry to hear about your sister. Prayers to your family.

Ruth Hall

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June 12, 2018

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