Montgomery (Miller) was born to the late Birley Montgomery and Betty Cayson on September 24, 1941, in Lee County, Saltillo, MS. Shirley departed from her earthly home on May 7, 2021 at North MS Medical Center, after residing at the Baldwyn Nursing Facility.
She professed hope in Christ at an early age, and joined Poplar C.M.E. Church, Saltillo, MS. She helped with the youth choir, served as Missionary, choir member, church treasurer, and occasionally filled in as an usher. She loved worshiping praising, singing, and leading the church with her inspirational prayers.
Shirley graduated from Poplar High School in Saltillo, MS.
Shew was employed by Purnell Pride/ Marshall Durbin and Barber's Pure Milk Company for many years. She ended her working career at Kreuger International (KI) in Tupelo/ Pontotoc, MS, where she retired.
She leaves to cherish her memories, children: Fodies Delois) Miller, Yvette Miller, Lecha (Christopher) Miller-Diggs, Roy (Eva) Miller, Jr., Eric Miller; five sisters, Annie Montgomery, Dianne Walker, Debra Williams, Shantay Montgomery, and Cassandra Woods; four brothers; James Montgomery, Lawrence Roy Harris, Jerry Montgomery and Stacey Woods: 8 grandchildren: Jason, Justin. who she reared in her home; Lavell, Fallon, Arianna, Calvin, Zaria and Madelyn; 11 great grandchildren; a host of special friends, including her sister and brother-in-laws, many nieces nephews, other relatives and friends.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Mary Montgomery and Carolyn Wealthington and three brothers, Roy, Eddie and Willie B. Montgomery.