Ruth Montgomery

Ruth Lea Alexander Montgomery, 65, of Deer Park, Texas died on Friday, April 4, 2014.

She was born to the late Ruby and Louis Alexander, August 1, 1948 and grew up in Snyder, Texas. She attended San Jacinto College where she met Anthony F. Montgomery. The two married in January 1967. They resided in Pasadena, Texas before relocating to Deer Park, Texas in 1976.

Ruth was a devoted wife of 47 years and mother of four. She was a talented cook and had a passion for aerobics, weightlifting, and love of children. Ruth was praised as an accomplished pre-school teacher. Her signature gift of humor shown through her laughter and smile will always be remembered.

Ruth is survived by her daughters April Montgomery, Aleece Oberholtzer and her husband Trent, and sons Fields Montgomery and Jacob Montgomery. She is also survived by her brother Pat Alexander and his wife Nancy.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Wayne Alexander and sister, Gail Alexander.

Funeral services will be held at the Forest Park East Funeral Home in Webster, Texas at 12:30pm on Friday, April 11, 2014. Burial services will follow at the Forest Park East Cemetery.