Lisa Darlene Montgomery

Lisa Darlene Montgomery 59, of Bassett, Va., died on January 13, 2023, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va. She was born June 12, 1963, in Martinsville, Va., to Brenda Foley Mitchem and the late Jerry Mitchem. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Simon and Goldie Mitchem and her maternal grandparents, Billy Foley and Reva Foley Murray.

Lisa loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them.  She also found joy working on her potted plants and garden gnomes.  The summer was her favorite time of year when she would enjoy pool time and an occasional beach trip with family.

Lisa is survived by her husband of nearly 42 years, Virgil Montgomery of Bassett, Va., a daughter Jamie Montgomery of Danville, Va.; a son, Christopher Montgomery and his wife Kayla of Fieldale, Va.; four grandsons, Tyler and Ian Stovall, Landon Montgomery, and Torren Montgomery; two granddaughters, Allison and Evelyn Montgomery; one brother, Davy Mitchem and his wife Brenda of Bassett, Va.; two sisters, Pamela Martin and her husband Charlie of Collinsville, Va., and April Dobrowski and her husband Rick of Oak Island, N.C.;  mother-in-law, Elva Mitchell of Bassett, Va., two sisters-in-law, Lisa Clark and her husband Ed of Bassett, Va., and Rhonda Foley and her husband Alvin of Bassett, Va.; one brother-in-law, Dwayne Montgomery and his wife Joann of New Market, Tenn., as well as multiple surviving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and dear friends.

A visitation will be held from 4:00pm to 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 18, 2023, at Bassett Funeral Service, where a memorial service will be conducted at 5:00pm, with Pastor Jerome Denny presiding.

The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the Intensive Care Unit staff at Roanoke Memorial Hospital as well as the Lifenet team members who all provided exceptional care and compassion through a very difficult time.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.BassettFuneralService.com.  Bassett Funeral Service is serving the Montgomery family.