Starkville News 1-15-1932

Mrs. W.B. Montgomery Dies After Long and Useful
Life at Advanced Age of Ninety

Beloved Member of Pioneer Oktibbeha Family Laid To
Rest by Side of Distinguished Husband

Mrs. W. B. Montgomery, pioneer woman of Oktibbeha, died at
her home, The Cedars, just north of Starkville, Wednesday
afternoon at 5:40 o'clock.

Mrs. Montgomery was one of Starkville's most notable women,
she was the widow of the late Col. W.B. Montgomery, pioneer
citizen, who did more to advance the material progress of
Starkville and Oktibbeha County than any other citizen.  It was
largely through his efforts that the county was made the "Jersey
Center of the South," and that the A.&M. College was located here.

Col. Montgomery was one of the first Trustees of the College and
the Montgomery building on the Campus was named in his honor.
The flag at the college was at half mast Thursday and all classes
were dismissed during the funeral as a mark of respect to the wife
of one of the first trustees and one of the institution's most able
supporters.

Mrs. Montgomery, through her personality and character, was a 
leader in the civic, religious and social affairs of the community.
She passed her 90th birthday several months ago and her passing
ended a long and useful life.

She is survived by one brother, Hon. J.A. Glenn, two step daughters,
Miss Madge Montgomery and Mrs. J.W. Pope, all of Starkville,
besides a large connection that embraces many families of the 
community.

The funeral services were held at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon from the
Montgomery home, participated in by the clergy of Starkville.  The
remains were laid to rest by the side of her distinguished husband in the
Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Photographed at the Oktibbeha County Courthouse and submitted
by Mary Whitaker Davis
Transcribed by Clare Herrick on May 3, 2008