Dorothy Peoples-Montgomery, 71, of Racine, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at Ascension All Saints Hospital. She was born on July 2, 1948 in Holmes County, Mississippi. Born the daughter of Riley and Lillie Mayze. Dorothy loved to sing, cook, and clean. She liked music and going to concerts. She was a very spiritual person. Dorothy will be deeply missed by her husband T.C. Montgomery. She will be dearly missed by her children Lillie Rundle, Henry Lee Rundle, John Lorenzo Rundle, Mulissa Rundle, Ron Christopher (Sherse) Rundle, Johnny Chambers Jr., Gloria Chambers, Pernell (Dominique) Chambers and Oresha Chambers, and step-children Gennie King, T.C. Montgomery Jr., Clinton Montgomery, James Montgomery, Marylin Bogan, Linda Thomas, Terry Montgomery, David Montgomery, and Ivory Montgomery. She will be missed by her siblings Willie (Mary) Mayze, Roger Mayze, George Mayze, Larthell (Ella) Chambers, Annie Mae (Ronald) Henderson, and Glenda Hampton. She is survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents Riley and Lillie Mayze, Sarah Bankhead, Florine Moore, Ora Lee Wormley, Jannie Mason, Clifford Mayze, James Jefferson, and Author Jefferson. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Strouf Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Per Governor Evers Emergency Order 312 Safer at Home Section i under essential businesses and operations defined in Wis. Stat. 445.01 (6) “any gathering shall include fewer than 10 people in a room or confined space at a time and individuals shall adhere to Social Distancing requirements as much as possible”
Dorothy meant the world to my family. She raised my two children Paige and Presley from the time they were born until they were 6 years old. She brought so much love, joy, peace and happiness to our children and our home. I’ll never forget how she showed up to my house to interview for the job and had on a black and white striped suit with stockings, heels and white bows in her hair. She was always immaculately dressed with matching hair bows and perfectly styled hair. She loved my babies like her own. Now 14, they miss her and reminisce about their time with her with nothing but affection and love. Dorothy called Paige the day before she passed and they were able to say “I love you.” That is a special gift. I don’t know that we will ever know another person so pure of heart, so full of light and love. We are devastated that we are unable to be at her service in person. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family. Angie Cain, Paige & Presley Gibbs.
Dorthy is my dear sister better known to me as Jean She will be dearly missed by me and my husband we love her and prayers go out to my family with love God knows best and I know she will be dancing and singing with the Lord no fought about that sister the golden gates will swing wide open for her at judgement day and I will see you again one day .
One day at a time sweet jesus , that’s all I’m asking of you …
My Granny sung that song so Beautifully… Im missing you Granny!!!!!!! You will always be in my heart !!!Please continue to watch over us..I know you are looking down on us.I want to THANK YOU for being the BEST GRANNY!!!