Nancy Lee Montgomery

Nancy Lee Montgomery (nee Watson), age 84, of Evansville, Indiana, passed away quietly at her home on Thursday, September 5, 2024. Nancy was born in Elkton, Kentucky (home birth) on November 27, 1939, to Robert Lee and Mary Lou Watson (nee Stokes) and named after her paternal grandmother. Nancy moved to Evansville with her parents during WWII. She graduated from Bosse High School in 1957 where she enjoyed math classes. She married her high school sweetheart, Wayne Errol Montgomery (1936-2004), after graduating high school and their marriage was blessed with three children each six years apart: David Wayne Montgomery (m. Susan Weber); Mary Delores Pike (m. Art Pike); and Michael Wayne Montgomery (m. Sarah Baskin), all of whom currently reside in Evansville. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her younger sister, Bettye June Sheppard (1946-2022). She is survived by her three children, ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and her younger brother, Dr. Robert Stephen Watson, Ph.D. While in high school, Nancy started working as a bookkeeper for Universal Operating Inc., of Evansville, Indiana. She remained continuously employed for 65+ years there until her passing. She also enjoyed creating crafts. She would travel with her sister, husband and father to many tri-state crafts shows to share her talents. Over the years she was active in her children’s school activities and served on various committees and PTSA roles. One of her larger accomplishments was creating and coordinating a 150+ page “Hill Country Cookin’” cookbook as the major fundraiser for Reitz High School PTSA in 1978. Nancy was a loving and conscientious mother who devoted much time and energy to her children and grandchildren. She was always ready to cheer them on at a sporting event or drive them across town. Her family fondly called her their “spring chicken”. She was also a devoted friend to many. Nancy and Wayne often bowled in various bowling leagues and vacationed with other couples and families. She treasured her weekly get-togethers with her bridge club members spending her last years in weekly card games with the “Bridge Biddies”. She loved to listen to Elvis Presley gospel music and was always an avid reader, often finishing several books a week later in life. She will be greatly missed by a large number of friends, family and professional colleagues. Funeral services for Nancy will be held at 6:00 PM on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at Pierre Funeral Home, Rev. Terry Gamblin officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 PM until service time on Tuesday at the funeral home. A private interment will take place at Zoar United Church of Christ cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center of Evansville, 3701 Bellemeade Ave, Evansville, IN 47714. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Nancy Lee Montgomery

November 27, 1939 - September 5, 2024