Valerie M. Montgomery

Valerie M. "Vali" Montgomery, 30, of Parsons, passed away the evening of Monday, January 23, 2023, following a car accident outside of Parsons.

Valerie Michelle Montgomery was born on January 30, 1992, to Timothy J. and Valerie S. (Logan) Montgomery in Coffeyville, Kansas.  As a young girl, she moved with her family from Parsons to Cherryvale and then Humboldt, where she attended high school.

In 2010, Vali returned to Parsons.  Over the years, she worked as a Certified Nurse's Aide in nursing homes in Parsons, Neodesha and Chanute.

She attended the Parsons Nazarene Church.  A talented artist, Vali enjoyed writing songs and singing.  She had a heart for helping others and was a wonderful mother and daughter.

Survivors include:

One son – Maximus Eugene Paine of Independence, Kansas

One daughter – Isna Valie Rose Paine of Independence, Kansas

Her mother – Valerie S. Montgomery of the home

Her father – Timothy Montgomery Sr. of Humboldt, Kansas

Three brothers – Justin Montgomery of California

Jared Montgomery of Independence, Kansas

Timothy Montgomery, Jr. of Cherryvale, Kansas

Two sisters – Jasmine Montgomery of California

Kimberly McGlaughlin of Cherryvale, Kansas

Her infant son, Jaydyn Shane White, also passed away in the accident.  Other loved ones who preceded her in death are her grandparents, and one sister, Virginia Rochell Logan.

The funeral service will be at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home of Parsons.  The family will receive friends beginning at 5:00 p.m., Thursday, until the beginning of the service.