She retired from Burlington Industries and was a charter member of Northside Baptist Church where she served faithfully for many years. Mrs. Barta enjoyed quilting and crocheting afghan's and crocheted her last afghan after her 100th birthday. She loved to tell stories and was a practical joker that passed her love of laughter to her grandchildren. She cherished her family and made sure they knew how much she loved them. She was greatly loved woman and will be dearly missed.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Louis Errington Montgomery; her brothers, Osie, Joe and Henry (Pete) Sawyer; her sisters, Ednie Lavon Sawyer, Avris Mormon, Ethel Mae Burton and Eloise Burton; and daughters-in-law Carole Montgomery, Jody Montgomery and Tamela Montgomery.
Survivors include her son, Don Montgomery and daughter, Rita Taylor both of Flint, TX; seven grandchildren, Chris Cox and wife Priscilla, Shelly Rabb and husband Ward, Amy Ross and husband Dennis all of Monticello, Leonard Montgomery and wife LaRonna of North Little Rock, Roy Montgomery of Monticello, Kevin Montgomery and wife Becky of Kingsville, TX and Kim Villarreal and husband Rudy of Baytown, TX; seventeen great-grandchildren, Miranda Reynolds and husband Mike, Cole Cox, Chelsea Cox, Jim Brown, Kaycee Rountree and husband Timothy, Michael Rabb and wife Aly, Carlton Talley, Delaney Ross, Jonathan Crews, Ronnie Guajardo, Rodney Guajardo, Rosanne Flores, Renea Burg, Sutton Montgomery, Brady Robison, Noah Robison and Jace Villarreal; sixteen great-great-grandchildren and one great-great-great grandchild.
Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Chapel with Rev. Larry Wilkerson and Rev. Sanders Brooks officiating. Burial will be in Campground Cemetery in Drew County. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the funeral home. Online guestbook at www.stephensondearman.com.
Condolences(15)
Larry Richards
Madisonville, TX Thursday, June 23, 2016 My prayers are with you, your sister and all of your family today.Kathy & Sandra Burton
Conway, AR Wednesday, June 22, 2016 A lovely lady who brought much laughter and love to everyone she met. Many wonderful memories of "Aunt Barta". She is at home in heaven with her lord and saviorBetty Akin McConnell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 22, 2016 So sorry to hear about your Mother. She was a very special lady. We are thinking of you and in our prayers.Betty Akin McConnell, Phyllis Chandler Parks, Barbara Binns Miles,
Tommie Waites Wilson.
Robert & Kim Montgomery
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Aunt Barta will be missed. She was such a cool and funny lady. RiPAlvin and Irma James
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Our thoughts and prayers are with family. She will be missedJanice Gladden Wiggam
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Chris & family,I am so sorry for your loss. Your precious grandmother was such a fun and loving lady. Cherish the wonderful memories of her and know you were the light of her life.
She left a great legacy.
With love & sympathy,
Janice
Debra Vail
Poplar Bluff, MO Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Miss Barta will be missed. She and mother had lots of good times making dolls together. I have a painting she made for me hanging in my kitchen. She was a talented lady and was good to my mother. She always said mother was going to retire and take care of her when she got old. I know they are having a good time together now.Faye Lewis
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 22, 2016 To Ms Barta's dear family, How can I describe her other than the fact that people were drawn to her when they met her. Lovely smile and contagious laugh were just room filling. She was my mother's friend while my dad was away during WWII, so I grew up hearing about Barta and her dear friendship to mother. After my mother passed away My dad honored their friendship by calling Ms Barta to check on her and visiting her at her grandson Chris' home. When I worked at the medical clinic she went to she always loved on me because I'm her friend's child and delighted in telling stories about them. So sad to say goodbye, but knowing she is in the presence of her Lord is comforting. My parents are Elvin and Roberta Bates.James and Kathy Bates Berry
Monticello, AR Wednesday, June 22, 2016 Montgomery FamilyMrs. Barta was a delightful lady and could always leave you with a smile. I have known her all of my life. She and my Mother were charter members of Northside Baptist Church. Mrs. Barta liked to call me the charter baby because I was the only baby in the church for a short while .
I will never forget her kindness to my parents when my mother became disabled. Mrs. Barta was not able to leave her home much but she would bake things and call me to come by and get the dish and take it to my parents. I always enjoyed my visits with her while there.
Long time friends are such a treasure.
Love and prayers for all of you.
James and Kathy
Elvin Bates
Denitia Daughtery Panell
Jefferson, AR Tuesday, June 21, 2016 I can't say enough good things about Barta, but I can say that she welcomed me into her live and loved me as her own. Barta worked with my mother and aunt at Burlington, she made such a impact on my life. Love and prayers for the family, heaven gained a very special angel.Kay Sawyer Crook
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Barta and my dad, Godfrey Sawyer, were 1st cousins. Always enjoyed talking with her and she lived a long full life but we are never ready to see them go. Prayers are with the family.Bonnie Edwards
Lumberton, TX Tuesday, June 21, 2016 She was my Mother's best friend growing up and was with her when she gave birth to me. I will miss her story of the night I was born, Aunt Barta could make any story funny. I loved her and glad I was able to see her last April. We have lost a "Earthly treasure" but heaven has gained one. I pray God will be with the family as they celebrate her life. Loving memories.Kenny Wiscaver
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Don and Rita, so sorry to hear of Barta's death. She was always a family favorite from the time I was born. She always had kind words and encouragement. You are in our thoughts and prayers.Hazel Potts
Monticello, AR Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Dear FamilyI was so sorry to hear of Mrs Montgomery passing. She was a dear sweet Lady and such a joy to be around. She will be missed by many who knew her. Look to our LORD for comfort. and to know Heaven has gained a beautiful Angel is the greatest comfort of all.My deepest sympathy to the family
Hazel and family
barry chatman
MONTICELLO, AR Tuesday, June 21, 2016 i visited her nearly every day, iwill miss her.