Mabel E. Montgomery, 71, St. Joseph, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2019, at her home. She was born Dec. 20, 1947, in Pattonsburg, Missouri. Mabel married Robert L. Montgomery on Sept. 14, 1974, he preceded her in death on Nov. 15, 2015. She was a 1965 graduate from Pattonsburg High School.
Mabel loved God, her children, family and friends and lived life on her terms.
She loved traveling and spending the past three years fulfilling her bucket list with her children and grandchildren. Each grandchild was her favorite.
She was preceded in death by: her husband; parents, Ora and Ruth (Moss) Hancock; sons, Shannon Steele, Robert V. Montgomery; three sisters and seven brothers.
Survivors include: daughters, Jennifer Puckett (Scott), Stacey Steele, Shelly Montgomery-Butts (Kevin); 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sisters, Mildred Huff, Mary Frazier, Margaret Sanders; brother, Herschel Hancock, numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Farewell Services: 1 p.m. Saturday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
Interment: Memorial Park Cemetery.
The family will gather with friends one hour prior to the service, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family to help with travel expenses.
Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
