Mildred Ruth Hazelwood

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The family of Mildred Ruth Hazelwood Montgomery announces the graduation of their mother – from earth to Heaven – Magna Cum Laude, on Monday, October 3, 2016, from Life Care Center of Elizabethton. She was 89 years old and was a charter member of Parkway Baptist Church in Bristol.
Mildred was born on March 16, 1927 in Hampton, Tenn. Her childhood was beset by the common issues facing rural families. Hunger, disease and poverty were daily struggles. But Mildred had a passion for life and was gifted with hope and a humorous temperament that lifted her above her circumstances. Her personal salvation added eternal significance to her life.
Mildred met and married Reverend Warren Montgomery. They ministered to congregations in Sullivan, Carter and Johnson counties for 50 years. Mildred was the model wife, mother and homemaker.
Mildred was preceded in death by her husband, Reverend Warren Montgomery; three siblings, Ressie Hazelwood Lewis, Mary Hazelwood Potter and George Hazelwood; and a daughter-in-law, Martha Radford Montgomery.
She will be remembered by four sons, Dr. Larry Montgomery (Ginger), of Hampton, Dr. Gary Montgomery (Sherry), of Bristol, Jerry Montgomery (Jackie), of Mexico Beach, Fla., and Terry "Monk" Montgomery (Marlene), of Bowmantown; and eight grandchildren, Larry "Benny" Montgomery, Angela Montgomery Conley, Gary Montgomery, Marcye Montgomery, Brian Montgomery, Micah Montgomery, Jared Montgomery and Jerry Montgomery. Eight great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren are left to cherish her memory, as well as many nieces, nephews and a host of friends that will remember her positive influence on their lives.
A memorial celebration will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, October 5, at Parkway Baptist Church, 1253 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, with her sons, Dr. Gary Montgomery and Dr. Larry Montgomery, officiating. Music will be under direction of the church choir. The family will receive friends at the church from 5 until 7 p.m., prior to the service. A graveside service and burial will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, October 6, at Whitehead Cemetery in Butler, Tenn. Active pallbearers will be her beloved grandsons, Daniel, Gary, Brian, Micah, Jared and Jerry. Honorary pallbearers will be Rev. Bud Street, Rev. David Montgomery, Rev. Ronnie Campbell and her church family.

Mildred married Warren G. Montgomery on 30 Dec 1942 in Carter County, , , Tennessee. Warren (son of Robert Harrison Montgomery and Rosa Hicks) was born on 22 Sep 1922 in Carter County, , , Tennessee; died on 24 Jan 1991. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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ELIZABETHTON - Brian Keith Montgomery, age 50, of Elizabethton, Tennessee went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 29, 2021 from Halifax Hospital while on vacation in Daytona Beach Florida.

Brian is a native of Carter County, Tennessee, and son to Terry “Monk” Montgomery and Beatrice Harmon Montgomery. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Warren and Mildred Montgomery and his maternal grandparents Renes and Martha Harmon.

Brian Keith Montgomery was a man of strong intellect, held a deep commitment toward family, friends, work, God, and ideas to better the lives of others. He enjoyed exploring the complexities of each and dwelled on finding “solutions”.

From an early age, Brian was taught responsibility. Whether helping with the work and operations of family’s businesses- a fitness center, marina, helping his father and grandfather in construction, or helping his mom set up an office, Brian’s skills and work ethics were established at an early age. He seemed to thrive in helping find a “better way”.

Brian and partner-best friend-wife, Sherri Kay, were a team. Through work, funds, and friends, they supported fundraisers and renovation projects benefiting The Shepherd’s Inn-Safe House/Emergency Shelter for women and children.

Brian’s love for the beautiful East Tennessee Lakes presented a career focus on building elite boat docks. His designs, materials, and workmanship created a revolutionary trend from this highly specialized work and contributed to the overall upkeep of our area lakes.

Those who knew Brian would agree that he was most comfortable with his family and friends. He enjoyed going to concerts, boating, flying and especially riding his motorcycle, all of which exhibited his passion to embrace life. He was quick to offer his support when needed, but he shied away from public acknowledgments or accolades.

Following high school, Brian attended college and achieved over one hundred hours of pre-med education. He was a member of Heritage Baptist Church.

In addition to his parents, those left to cherish Brian’s legacy include his wife, Sherri Phipps Montgomery, of the home; father and mother-in-law, Brownie and Brenda Phipps, of Watauga; brother-in-law, Kerry Phipps of Gray; sister-in-law, Kim Phipps of Gray; niece, Makayla Phipps of Gray.

A service to honor and celebrate the life of Brian Keith Montgomery will be conducted at 7:00 PM on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at The Farm, 1090 Taylor Bridge Road, Jonesborough, TN 37659 with the Reverend Dr. Larry Montgomery and the Reverend Dr. Gary Montgomery officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM at the Farm, prior to the service on Thursday.

A graveside service and interment will be conducted at 1:00 PM Friday, May 7, 2021 in the Whitehead Cemetery. Those wishing to attend the graveside service and interment are asked to meet at Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, at noon Friday and travel in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Michael Smith, David Bulla, Jr., Clarence Bolton, Buford Gentry, Jr., Tom Yates, Jordan Blevins and Steve Maddux. Honorary pallbearers will be Todd Manning, Toney Harmon, Justin Harmon, Mike Whitehead, Preston Whitehead and Vince Helbert.