Anabelle Lee "Tammy" Montgomery

Anabelle Lee "Tammy" Montgomery, born in Orlando, Florida and a resident of Madison, New Jersey, died on Friday, November 24, 2017, at the age of 21 from complications of epilepsy. She was a 2014 graduate of the LSU University Lab School, and a member of the Class of 2018 at Drew University, where she planned to pursue a career as a Special Education teacher. She was a long-time employee in the nursery at First United Methodist Church. In addition to her special concern for children, she was also passionate about Women's rights, LGBTQ issues, and the environment. She is survived by: her father, Dr. Lee Montgomery of Baton Rouge, LA; her mother, Phyllis B. Montgomery of Windermere, FL; her sister, Lauren Montgomery of Philadelphia, PA; her paternal grandparents, Larry and Delois Montgomery of Fulton, MS; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Bill and Glenna Bardoe of Windermere, FL. A visitation will be held at First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge, 930 North Blvd. on Tuesday, November 28 from 10:00 am until a service at 12:00 pm, to be officiated by Rev. Brady Whitton. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Stonewall Inn Project of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center, located at 208 W 13th St., New York, NY 10011 or at gaycenter.org/support, or to the Children's Ministry at First United Methodist Church of Baton Rouge.