Inez

Montgomery

Inez Montgomery was born October 13, 1917, in Sumter South Carolina one of two children to the late Watis Montgomery and Essie Robinson.   She is preceded in death by her sibling William Montgomery.

Inez later moved to New York City where she was educated and worked in many areas.  She attended vocational schools for Child Psychology & Public Speaking in 1940 and in 1949  attended vocational school  as a Medical Technician.

Inez worked as a practical nurse at Sydenham Hospital in New York City from 1941 to 1950.  In April 1950 Inez enlisted in the United States Women's Army Corp (WAC).  There she served as a Clinical Laboratory Technician at a military hospital in Yokohama, Japan and was recognized as having above average abilities. In February 1952 Inez was promoted to the rank of Corporal.  While servicing she was earned a Korean Service Metal, United Nations Service metal, Army Occupation Metal (Japan) and Good Conduct Metal.  In April 1953 Corporal Inez Montgomery was honorably discharged after serving her country with excellence.

After her tour Inez obtained a job at Bronx Veteran's Hospital as a Medical Technician in the clinical chemistry lab. And was a practical nurse at Bergen Pines Hospital, Paramus NJ until she retired.

In 1955 Inez purchased a home and moved to Teaneck New Jersey.  She was a longtime and faithful member of The First African Methodist Episcopal Church New York City.   She later became a faithful member of Community Baptist Church.  She was enthusiastic about attending service every Sunday and demanded she be on time because " being late is a distraction ".

Inez had a great zest for life.  She enjoyed socializing, eating.  She loved  jewelry, going to the nail salon and the attention of young men.  Inez travelled extensively having been to Italy, England, Holland, Greece, and China just to name a few.

In September 2020 at the age of 103,  Inez was admitted into the Veteran's Home of Paramus New Jersey.  She was the marvel of all the staff and administration because of her cognitive ability.  She remained there until God called this amazing angel home.

Inez leaves to cherish her memory her dear friends Lillie Fulmore, helper and friend Yvonne Fulmore neighbor and friends Donna and David, neighbor, and friend Monduane, neighbor and friend Minister Linda Lawrence, special friend LaRon, Deacon and friends Lonnie Ella Brown and anyone that every met her.