“I Have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

Barbara Ann Church Montgomery, 65, Butler, passed away Tuesday, October 13, 2026 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was born August 28, 1961 in Mountain City to the late Robert Glen “Bobby” and Betty Johnson Church. She was a graduate of Johnson County High School, Class of 1979. She had lived most of her life in Carter County. Barbara was a School Bus Driver. She loved to quilt but most of all she loved her grandchildren. She was a member of Elk River Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother; Kenny Church.

Survivors include her husband of 45 years: Randy Montgomery. Three Children: Kimberly (Justin) Bunting, Stephanie (Steven) Markland and Pamela (Patrick) Carpenter. Seven Grandchildren: Emily Markland, Elijah Markland, Bryson Markland, Hailey Bunting, Hayden Bunting, Robbie Carpenter and Rachel Carpenter. Two Sisters: Rosie ( Bo) Thomas and Betty Kay Church. Three Brothers: Denny (Connie) Church, Bobby Joe Church and Billy (Candice) Church. Several nieces and nephews. Also her four legged Buddy “Trouble”. Special aunt, Nancy “Roger” Taylor.

Funeral Service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Memorial Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Whitehead Cemetery, Butler. Active Pallbearers will be her Grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Justin Bunting, Steven Markland and Patrick Carpenter. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1 p.m. Saturday, prior to the service. Special thanks to her caring friends at the Carter County Bus Garage. The family would like to express a special thank you to Dr. Beeler, Dr. Sluder and all the wonderful nurses who lovingly cared for her. Condolences may be sent to the family at our web-site www.memorialfcelizabethton.com.

Memorial Funeral Chapel is serving the Montgomery family