Karen Gail Montgomery (Black) Obituary (1946

September 11, 1946 - May 18, 2024 Karen Gail Montgomery, 77, of Waxahachie, TX, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2024. She was born on September 11, 1946, in Waxahachie, TX, to Joseph Spencer Black and Velma June Trantham. Karen grew up in Waxahachie, attending Waxahachie High School before continuing her education at Texas Women's University. She dedicated her professional life to the insurance industry, specializing in expense processing and medical claims coding and filing. A proud member of the Eastern Star and a devoted member of the First Baptist Church in Waxahachie, Karen found joy in working with children and was deeply committed to her family. On March 26, 1970, Karen married H. F. Montgomery. Together, they raised two children, James and Jennifer. Karen was a loving grandmother to Sarah Licea, Taylor Montgomery, Chase Montgomery, Liam Armstrong, and Matthew Armstrong, and a proud great-grandmother to Nicholas Licea. Karen was preceded in death by her brothers, Ben, Don, and Neil Black, and her sister, Flora Jean. She is survived by her husband, H. F. Montgomery; her son, James Montgomery; her daughter, Jennifer Montgomery; her grandchildren; and her great-grandchild. Karen's warmth, kindness, and dedication to her family and community will be deeply missed. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a charity of your choice in Karen's memory. A celebration of Karen's life will be on Friday, May 24, 2024 at Midlothian Funeral Home at 12 o'clock in the afternoon. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 11 to 12. Karen will be laid to rest at Restland Memorial Park in Dallas at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to all who have offered their support and condolences during this difficult time.