"I not only had the pleasure of working with Peggy in Consumer Protection at TDI but also with Ted in ITS. What a wonderful couple. So sorry to hear of Peggy?s passing. My heart goes out to Ted and the family. "
In loving memory of
Peggy Ann Montgomery
September 24, 1941 - September 3, 2020
Peggy Ann Needham Montgomery, 78 of Dripping Springs, Texas passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020. Peggy was born on September 24, 1941 in Dripping Springs, Texas. Peggy was the fourth child of Enoch James Needham and Beulah Marie Lawrence Needham. Peggy attended Elementary, Jr. High and High School at Dripping Springs where she graduated in 1959.
Peggy started her 50 years of employment as a waitress in Dripping Springs at age 12. After graduation, she moved to Austin Texas and attended beauty school. She was later employed by Scarborough's and Retail Merchants in Austin, Texas.
In 1967 Peggy met and married the love of her life, Ted Montgomery, a career Army 1st Sargent. They soon embarked on 6 years of military travels starting at Ft. Hood, Texas and ending in Tehran, Iran.
While traveling, Peggy was employed by Kelly Girls, a real estate agent and a Student Loan Processor at John Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. After Deployment to Iran, Peggy worked in the Army Section and then as a liaison for the Iranian government between Boeing and the Shah of Iran.
In 1974, Ted retired after 20 years in the Army. They returned to Austin, Texas and Peggy started working at the Texas Department of Insurance and finished her career as a liaison between the Texas Commissioner of Insurance and the Texas Legislature. She retired in 2003 after 32 years of service to the State of Texas.
Peggy was always a good generous, kindhearted, loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend. Peggy is preceded in death by her father Enoch James Needham, mother, Beulah Marie Needham, brothers Bobby James Needham and Enoch Norwood (Buzzy) Needham, sister Shirley Marie Needham Ragland, and very special great aunt Vina Ann Norwood.
Peggy is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Lorinda & John Sanderson, son & daughter-in-law Tim & Joy Montgomery, and Audrey McCord. Grandchildren Regan Moeller and Robyn Higgs, Clint Moeller and Megan, Jelaine Stewart and Jason, Jesseca Robichaud and Bobby, Jordan McIntyre and Mike, Kaley Underwood and Seth, Karley Montgomery and Antonio, Katherine Montgomery, Dale McCord, and Jocelyn McCord. Peggy also has numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
She is also survived by her siblings Eddie Needham, Joey Needham and Della, Minnie Needham Jenkins, Cherry Needham Fry and George, and Donna Needham.
Pall Bearers will be Regan Moeller, Clint Moeller, James Fry, Tommy Fry, Lewis Jenkins, and Cary Joe Needham
Honorary Pall Bearers will be Enoch "Bubba" Needham, Michael Ragland, Bo Needham, Erin Needham, Logan Robichaud, Jesse Stewart, Jett Stewart, Beckett Robichaud, and Jameson Stewart
Visitation will be held at Dripping Springs United Methodist Church September 10, 2020 at 2 PM. Services will follow at 3 PM at the church, with burial at Phillips Cemetery. Flowers may be sent to Harrell funeral home or donations can be made to the Dripping Springs United Methodist Church in lieu of Flowers
Tributes
"Peggy was such a good friend for many years. We will all miss her thoughtfulness and loving kindness. Comfort and peace to all the family. -- Brenda Guthrie and family"
"Ted and Family, we are so sorry to hear of the passing of Peggy. We really miss seeing you both at the campground but will carry fond memories of the times we spent together. All our love and prayers, Lynn and Al, Mike and Melinda, Bud, Terrie and Bobby and all your friends at Wheelin Campground."
"I loved Peggy for her straight forward, down to earth demeanor and her good heart. My condolences to all the family. The Lord will take care of you during this time with His love and comfort."