Norma Jean (Wimberly) Montgomery, age 87, of Russellville, died Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at St. Mary's Regional Medical Center.  She was born October 18, 1936, in Conway, to Noble Vance and Elsie Lena Watson Wimberly.

She was the definition of the word "mother"; she was always taking care of her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and was a wonderful wife. She enjoyed playing piano, music, singing and was an excellent cook.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Noble Vance "Sonny" Wimberly; a sister, Billie Joyce Wimberly Warren; her infant daughter; and two sons-in-law, Scott Vincent Horn and William David Wilkinson.

Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Dr. John Ray Montgomery; a son and daughter-in-law, John and Bobbi Montgomery, of Russellville; a daughter, Debbie Wilkinson, of Fayetteville; a sister, Judith Annette Wimberly, of Benton; eight grandchildren and their spouses, Courtney Henry, Ashley (Jeff) Smith, Asia Montgomery, Matthew Montgomery, Ryan (Chelsey) Horn, Kelsey (Zac) Carter, Lindsey (Shay) Williams and Mia (Theo) Montgomery; and 17 great-grandchildren.

The funeral service will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, October 21, 2024, at First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Tony Griffin officiating.  Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery in Morrilton under the direction of Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.

The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m., until service time at the church.

Memorials may be made to the Dementia Society of America, P.O. Box 600, Doylestown, Pennsylvanian 18901.

Online guestbook and condolences available at www.shinnfuneral.com.