Susan Howard Montgomery, 73, was born August 17, 1951 and departed this life on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. She was the daughter of Evelyn Reeves and Milton Howard Montgomery and sister to Robert Milton Montgomery, all who preceded her in death. 

Susan was also preceded in death by treasured family friends: Nola and Bruce Clark. 
 

A former Sunday School teacher, she was a member of the Greensburg Baptist Church. A gifted student and writer, Susan was a graduate of Greensburg High School, Class of 1969, Western Kentucky University and Murray State University with additional post graduate work from University of Virginia. Her career in Vocational Rehabilitation for the Commonwealth of Kentucky spanned three decades.  In acknowledgement of her impact on the field, she became the first recipient of the Kentucky Office of Vocational Rehabilitation’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Susan was also a lifetime member of the National Rehabilitation Association and Kentucky Rehabilitation Association.

Susan’s passion for history, reading and writing were evidenced in her support of her beloved Greensburg and Green County. She was a member of the Green County Historical Society, Mensa and most recently assisted in the Montgomery Mill Project as well as the ongoing renovation of the Old Courthouse. Her original short stories and poems have been published in Kentucky Monthly and Mensa Magazine. She was a devotee of all things Lincoln and surrounded herself with Lincoln lore and books.

SURVIVORS:

2 sisters: Nan Montgomery of Greensburg, KY and Carol Montgomery Williams (& Robert “Flash”) of Georgetown, KY

Nieces & nephews: Holly Matney Hendricks of Frankfort, KY, Lindsay Williams Greenwell and Steve Greenwell of Richmond, KY

Nephew: Matt Matney (& Chasidy) of Greensburg, KY

Great-nephews & nieces: Hunter & Rachael Matney (& their children: Bowen & Katie Mae, Kat Hendricks, Robert Brockman Greenwell, Liberty Brockman and Rae Matney)

A host of treasured friends & co-workers across the Commonwealth of Kentucky

During recent health concerns, Susan was loved and supported by special caregivers who became devoted friends and companions. 

Celebration of Life: Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 12:00pmCT at Foster-Toler-Curry Funeral Home in Greensburg, KY with Dr. Todd Young officiating

Visitation: After 9:00amCT on Saturday
 

Burial: Pleasant Valley Baptist Church Cemetery

Expressions of sympathy may be made to the Green County Historical Society’s Old Courthouse Restoration Fund at PO Box 276, Greensburg, KY  42743 or at the funeral home.

Online Condolences: www.fostertolercurryfh.com