Dorothy Faye Montgomery
March 1, 1924 ~ August 10, 2018
Dorothy Faye Montgomery
Dorothy Faye Arnold born March 1, 1924 on a farm near Wakefield, Kansas, passed into eternal life at 7:35 pm in Wichita, Kansas, August 10, 2018 with loving family at her side. Dorothy was born to Thomas R. Arnold and Susie Manley Arnold residing in Clay, Shawnee and Osage counties as a child. Dorothy Married Jim Montgomery September 8, 1943, at the First Baptist Church in Topeka, Kansas. The same church her parents were married in 1923. Dorothy and Jim had four children, Jim Jr. (Jean Anne) of Anchorage, AK, Marilyn Chellette (Gene) of Corsicanna, TX, Robert (Dawn) of Arkansas City and John (Jessie) of Wichita. Dorothy and Jim celebrated almost 66 years of married life when Jim passed away August 16, 2009. She is also predeceased by loving granddaughter, Amie Montgomery. She is survived by her four children and spouses; eight grandchildren, Meredith and Kelley Montgomery, Bryan and Matthew Binns, Karianne Kirk, Brent Montgomery, Allison Bush and Sara Batchelder. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Kreegen Nelson, Isabella Kirk, Claire Batchelder, Emma Batchelder and Ayden Binns. Memorials may be made to either the Endowed Scholarship Fund at WSU in Amie Montgomerys Name, 1845 Fairmount St., Wichita, KS, 67260 or Sunnyside Baptist Church 2618 E Morris, Wichita, KS 67211. Visitation with the family will be from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm, Saturday, August 18, 2018, at Downing & Lahey East Mortuary. Private Family Graveside Service and Burial following at Burlingame Cemetery, Burlingame, Kansas. Downing & Lahey Mortuary - East Chapel.
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Our condolences to the family. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. Isa 61:1.
What a lovely picture of a lovely woman. She was my friend and I miss her. But I know I shall see her again in heaven! Praying for the family and all of us whose lives she touched. Debbie
Dorothy was a dear friend for many years. It first began at a U.S.S President Polk reunion, where all of those who served on the Polk, a transport ship, during World War II and under the guiding hand of Jim Montgomery, met for a time of renewing old acquaintances, and reliving old memories. But it became more than that for Dorothy and I, there was a special bond between us. I promised to write, she promised to write, and we did. When HER Jim became very ill, I tried to encourage her and she did the same for me when I lost MY Jim. We could ‘talk’ to each other about anything. For these reasons and many more, I will miss her very much. My prayers are with each of you and I pray that knowing one day we will meet at the feet of Jesus, never to be separated again will give you the peace and comfort that is needed at this time.
Gods blessings, Love, Colleen
Dorothy was one of my favorite people in the world. She always came through the door with a big smile on her face. 45 years ago she became a customer but she also became a friend.
Aunt Dorothy, you were a thoroughly satisfactory aunt.
Sara and Family, We are so very sorry to hear about your Grandma. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Love, Sherry and JC
I am honored to have had the opportunity to help care for such a lovely beautiful soul. We will surely miss our Miss Dorothy.
Very sorry to learn the passing of your Mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dave & Mary Manley
Mom, Dorothy was my ‘other’ mother for 47 years. She was in my life longer than my own mother. Mom was a fine mother-in-law to me – I loved both Mom and Dad. Mom was a wonderful, loving Grandma. She had some very special qualities that I always respected and admired, she was an excellent cook and fussed over how the dining room table was set, it had to be perfect, roast beef, followed by the mashed potatoes and THEN the gravy.
Dad, frequently called JW, by Mom, taught the grand-kids & the great grand-kids, in his silent subtle way, that you never picked up your fork till Mom took the first bite. Dad respected Mom, they had a strong marriage and clearly loved each other. John, your commitment to Mom allowed her to remain in her home, by her choice, much longer than most folks could ever hope for and your care and love for her continued up to the last days of her life, thank you, your job is done. –
Aunt Dorothy, I shall always remember you fondly, with bright memories of your warm, welcoming smiles and hugs.
To my cousins, John, Jim, Robert and Marilyn, I send warm embraces of comfort as you honor the memory of your lovely mom.
Love, Jill.
Dear sweet lady…will ALWAYS remember your influence to bring me to the Lord via your encouragement for Jim & I to sing Lifes Railway to Heaven in our teens. I walked forward to give my heart to the Lord in Christian baptism on May 7, 1961, at age 16. My friendship with Jim & your family over the years and my love for music along with many more Christian friends & prayers eventually brought all my family to acknowledge Jesus as Savior. I know where you are with the Lord and your husband, Jim Sr. Thank you again for being used of the Lord for my lifes direction. See you again soon!
Dear Cousins,
Dorothy and I were first cousins and I have memories of her since I was a small child. I will always remember her as cheerful and genuine. Im sure she will be greatly missed.
Sincere sympathy,
John Manley
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family’s loss.