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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.
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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
Friend
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
Friend
June 12, 2018
Cathy Whitworth
Family
June 12, 2018
Edna and Family,
Sorry to hear about your sister. Prayers to your family.
Ruth Hall
Friend
June 12, 2018
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