Cheryl Weldon Montgomery
November 27, 1951 - December 1, 2008
Obituary
Cheryl ‘Monty’ Weldon-Montgomery was born in Harlem, NY on November 27, 1951 to the union of Willie and Doris Weldon.
A graduate of Garfield High School and the University of Washington, Monty took the insurance industry by storm and was very successful.
She was blessed with an infectious personality that left a profound impression on all who crossed her path. Her free spirit and zest for life made her truly one of a kind and the world has lost some of its sparkle without her in it. She was a traveler and used the world as her playground.
Monty was blessed with two daughters, Rhonda and Nicolle from her union with Cedric Strong. She made it clear to all who knew her that she loved her children, her grandchildren, and her siblings; Willie, Keith and Deborah more than she loved life itself.
Although Monty was still so young, the transition to her new life was not expected, but, in her own way, she had prepared herself and others for her ongoing. Her wishes were, ‘that her life be celebrated, no tears, no joyless songs…..continue on with the party of life and remember her smile.’
Monty leaves to mourn her children; Rhonda Strong-Irby husband-Lonnie and Nicolle Strong, grandchildren; Syade, Khafre, and Kemet, brothers; Willie Weldon wife–Mancy and Keith Weldon wife-Gwen, sister, Deborah Weldon-Lang, lifelong friend of over 45 years Eunice Bias and a multitude of relatives and friends.
A service to celebrate Monty’s life will be held on Saturday, December 13, 2008 at 2:00pm at Bonney-Watson Federal Way Funeral Home, 1535 SW Dash Point Rd, Federal Way, WA 98023, 253839-7317.
MONT IS AND WILL ALWAYS BE MY ENDLESS LOVE.SHE SAVED ME FROM ME AND TAUGHT ME HOW TO LOVE AND LIVE AGAIN.WE LIVED ALOT IN A LITTLE TIME. WE WERE LIKE ONE HAIR AND ALL LOL EVEN AS OUR LIVES CHANGED WE WOULD STILL CHECK ON EACH OTHER AND SOMETIMES EVEN MEET SOMEWHERE OUT THERE IN THE WORLD BECAUSE WE MISSED EACH OTHER SO MUCH.WE WERE STILL IN LOVE WITH EACH OTHER.I STILL LOOK AT OUR VIDS WE MADE IN VEGAS,N.Y.,MEXICO,L.A.CINCY AT HOME IN SEATTLE OR WHEREEVA I LAUGH CRY LOVE HURT AND MISS HER AND IM GONNA KEEP LOOKIN AT EM CUZ THAT’S MY BABY.SHE LOVED WITH HER EVERYTHANG HOLDIN NOTHIN BACK.IM EXTREMLY BLESSED TO HAVE HAD THIS BEAUTIFUL,CLASSY,INTELLIGENT,FREE SPIRITED,LOVING BLACK WOMAN IN MY LIFE SHE LET ME KNOW WHAT LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST IS ABOUT CUZ WE SHO DID DAT YALL.NEVA EVA EVA CAN SHE BE REPLACED. SHE WAS AND WILL ALWAYS BE MY ENDLESS LOVE
I just recently heard of Monty entrance into heaven. I will miss Monty, as I know so many will. I had the opportunity to work with Monty on the road and at home. While at Northstar Monty reminded us all how full of life she was when she organized a coat drive and took them all to the police department herself. Monty was so energized you felt as if you had a dozen cups of coffee in you when she was around. God certainly has His hands full and I know she will put a smile on His face as she walks thru the gate. May God Bless and keep her family safe for her.
With Deepest Sympathy to the Weldon Family – Peace be with you and May God continue to bless all of you. Monte will be greatly missed.
I met Monty in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on a work assignment and from day one loved her sincere work ethic, humor and overall beautiful personality. I still keep in touch with many of the people we worked with and to say she will be missed is a total understatement. Even without being around her for the past few years the memories of Monty and her great laugh will be remembered forever. It was my pleasure to have known her. To her family, you were the ultimate and her conversations about you were unlimited. Happy Holidays to you. She would want you to celebrate!
Dear Monty
You were my best friend, I am so sorry that I can’t be @ your side right now. I know someday we shall meet again.
I Love you, but God loves you Best. I raise my eyes to heaven searching for any signs of you. Always embracing our memories,your zest for life,your courage,strength,and determination.
My heart is broken,I get relief knowing you are with our Lord.
I love you,always and forever
Siter and Friend.
For the Family,Sometimes it is hard to understand why things must be. But there is a reason for it all,Beyond our power to see, And may it comfort us a bit,to know The one we Love has found Eternal Happiness and lasting Peace above.
I am stunned and honored at the same time. Blessed to have known you Monty. I will surely miss your beautiful Christmas cards, that you diligently took great pride in sending out. Your smile, and the love that you have for family was full of compassion. You will be missed no doubt. To the family comfort one another as God comforts you.
To the family of Cheryl Montgomery, I
called her Montgomery! Such a long name for such a small person in
highth, and a Tall person in Statue. I met Montgomery around 1986, I
was her Hairdresser. She thought I was the best, but that was my friend,
and you know that is how friends think of one another. We were more than
client patron we hung out togather. When Montgomery told you she was
going to do something she did it.
If fare would allow I would sit across the porch from God and thank him
for LENDING us you. Cheryl Monty Montgomery I sure liked grooving with
you ! Until we meet again Love Gweni Hill
My condolence to Monty’s family, may god give you all strength in dealing with the lost of a loved one. Monty! I will miss you, your smile, energy, and kindness – until we meet again “Silver Fox”
My deepest condolences to all of Monty’s family, friends, and loved ones. May God Bless You and keep you in his arms.
Monty was a wonderful person with a joyous spirit. Monty, you will be missed. I enjoyed knowing and working with you.
You where my sister, my confidance,my best friend, I do not want to go on anymore, but life goes on. I know we will see each other again, until then.
Rest in Peace
Hey Auntie Monti, you will be missed very much. You was the coolest Aunt. Thanx for all the great memories.
Much Love:
Bernard, Toni, DJ, and Cherish
I would like to give my condolences to the children, grandchildren and the extended family of Monte.
Co-Worker in Wilkes-Barre, PA
To the loves of Monty’s, her daughters, grandchildren, and her siblings my prayers are with you in the time of physical separation. Know that she talked about her family all the time. And now she is talking to the angels about all of you. Please hold on to the memories that were created while she was here. Those will help you in this time of grief.
Monty you will be missed greatly.
I just want to share my condolences with Monty’s family. She will be missed greatly. I have shared so many words and miles with Monty as we traveled from Eugene to Seattle almost bi-weekly. I got to know her family through many conversations and I just want you all to know you are in my prayers and thoughts. It just lets us know that life is precious. Monty, you were my road dog and you will be missed!
God Bless you at this time of sorrow. He heels the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. Let your memories comfort you, the love of family and friends give you strength and the grace of god give you peace. Our deepest sympathy and much love, Abdul and Mamie
I’m still trying to wrap my brain around the news. Monty was full of adventure and a bit of mischief too, but most of all she was fun. I’ll miss her, I sure we all will.
Nicolle and Syade – We are deeply saddened to hear about the homecoming of “Grammy Gram”. May God bless you and your family during this difficult time and always.
I met Monty in Wilkes Barre, PA. and my first impression of her was the she really loved life and lived it to the fullest. She will definitely be missed.
To her family, I send my condolences, and my prayers.
Best regards,
Marcella Feltus-White
We got to share in your special energy for the short time we knew you at Pacificsource. What I learned from you, Monty, was to laugh loudly, smile alot, and enjoy everyday to the max. Your spirit will be missed by many. I will try to keep these thoughts in mind daily. You named me “BAD GIRL” and made me smile alot.
Sincerely,
Kathleen
I wish the family of Cheryl Weldon Montgomery my sincere condolences for your loss.
I remember when Mike and I first met you when you came for a visit and we partied at Keith and Gwens house. Your mom always talked about all of you but I had yet to meet you, and it was true, you were full of life. When Keith called, we thought he was inviting us to a family get together for the Holidays. We were sadden to hear that you were gone. Cheryl I know that you would want us all to celebrate your home coming and we will. You are in a glorious place now along with your mother whom I grew to love and miss very much. We will all be together again.
See Ya,
Mike and Wanda Nelson
To the family of Cheryl, know that so many people share your grief.Let your love and happy memories give you strength.We will keep you in our prayers.
With Much Love
Marilyn Fudge And Family
My Condolences to Monty’s Family. I met Monty only once in Atl this year and we all went to Six Flags of Atlanta and had dinner later on. We had so much Fun that day!!!!!! I learned a few great positive lessons that day from Monty. She will be missed!!!!
May GOD bless Monty’s family in your time of sympathy.
The Weldon Family – Peace be with you and May God continue to bless your family. Rhonda continue to hold your head high. We love you very much.
Aunt Mamie – Uncle Rogers – Wendy – Ernie – Michelle – Erin – Aunt Sis -Ozarus – Alexis – Kathlyn – Micheal – Uncle Hari
– Uncle Hari
To Nikki & Rhonda,
I’ve known your Mom a long time we go way way back. In all the years we’ve known each other we’ve never been MAD at each other always good times together. There was nothing to stop us from a good time “Road Dogs”. I introduced your Mom and Ty and never in my wildest dreams did I think they would click like they did. But they DID. It’s true, Monty loved you all and her grandkids more than life itself. Stay strong and prayerful.
Love Michelle
PS..Keith, stay strong they will all need you now
Dear Monty’s family
Sitting next to Monty for 2 years while she was in Eugene OR was a wonderful journey. Every day she made me laugh, until I had tears at times. She taught me to love everyone and everything close to me, be kind and to live YOUR life to the fullest. I have so many wonderful memories of Monty, her introducing me to “soul” food and Ludacruis. Being my “coach” at Curves and reteaching me how to hoola hoop, what hips that girl had. She gave me her WSU stuffed cougar when she left Eugene, I gave her a Duck for UofO to watch over each of us, while we were apart. My heart aches for our loss, but then all the memories she gave us and her great smile…I remember that and I know things will be okay….eventually Hugs to Monty and her wonderful family
Love your friend forever,
Lori your dawg
To the Weldon family,Monty was very loved by all and she will be missed. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless!
Hey Ron, I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. You know If you and Lonnie need anything from me and Mom just let us know. We love you guys. Sometime we have to go through some really difficult times and we may not understand why but there is a bigger plan…. I guess, and God would not put you through more that you can handle, at least that’s what they say, but I suck at this stuff. I can’t tell you I know what you’re going through but I can tell you that I’m here for you. Love you.
Thank you for all the childhood memories and I’ll love you forever your big brother Willie J. Weldon.
We want to express out deepest sympathy to our family members and love ones. Our prayers are with you at this time of need. If you need anything at all just give us a call.
Thank You, The Moore, Graves, And Johnson Family.
May God give everyone strength in this time of need. Remember the good times. My heartfelt sympathy to all friends and family.
I only knew Monte for a little while,but loved her free spirit from the beginning. She will truly be missed! Rhonda, you are my sister and I understand all you’re feeling right now. Remember we may endure for a night,but there will be joy and precious memories. I am always here for you no matter what.
My beloved sister, my life will never be the same say hello to mom and dad for me. I will always hold you dear in my heart. I love you. Until we meet again
Your family has my deepiest sympathy. May the Lord be with you
Monty, girl, my special Sis-In-Law! Today I am writing this with a heavy heart. Every morning that I wake up I just cannot believe that I will not hear that laugh or see that smile or feel that sassiness that you exuded. I last saw you on Saturday nite at the baby shower for our new grandaughter where we were having a good time drinking Toni’s Cadillac Magaritas, playing those crazy baby shower games and planning our Christmas dinner. Never in a million years did I think that would be my last time seeing you. I am so glad that we always ended our conversation with an “I love you, girl”. I will always keep you in my heart and I know I will someday see you again so you can “holla at a sister”!
GOD will set her free to a place called heaven as her good spirt travels to heaven she will look down at earth and smile down to her children and grandson from above, godbless you nicole and Syade love Jay
To Rhonda and Nikki, ScrumpDeb, Willie, Keith and Baby Sis,I have lost a part of myself!! It is with deep regret that I can not make it, but PLEASE KNOW, that through my tears I truly LOVED MONTY from the bottom of my heart. I will miss her more than you all know. I regret that Shu Shu did not get to know her, but I am so glad that Monty got to know shu shu. I will miss her laugh and her smile!! She had such a wonderful HEART. My heart is full with saddness for all the years we missed spending all those fun times together and HANGN’ with the FELLA’S!! Rhonda and Nikki, thank God for you two, so that her memory will live on through her daughters and grands. I know that you all will miss her, but just please remember that God loved her more and needed her home with him because their must be a “CLAIMS SHOP” IN HEAVEN!! We will see her again n’ HEAVEN. BYE FOR NOW MY FRIEND , LUV MADIE AND SHU SHU – PEACE AND LOVE
Half of my heart died when I lost you however on the other side, you will always live within me. I will always love you. Your baby brother.
My prayers and condolences are with the family. You loved her but God loved her more! Be Blessed and know God will take care of you!
My condolences to all of Monty’s immediate and extended family…I did not know Monty very well but worked, indirectly, with her on an assignment in Raleigh/Durham, NC two years ago. What I do recall about her was that she was friendly and outgoing, always smiling when I saw her, which made me gravitate towards and befriend her. She will be greatly missed. God Bless you all!
My Prayers are with the Family of Monty. May she rest in peace.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. God Bless.
She is and will always be a bright star.
God Bless
She is and will always be a bright star.
God Bless
I only knew Monty for a brief few months but her impact on my life is undeniable. It was a gift to know her.
I am very sorry for your loss.
I met Monty while she was working here in Colorado. She was part of my team and for the brief time I knew her, I could see that she was a happy person, full of life.
I feel privileged to have known her. We will truly miss her.
I only knew Monty for a brief time, but she was a very bright light in this world of ours. She was an exciting person with an unforgettable smile and zest for life. I must say her obituary was one of the best I’ve read and it depicted the person I met for only a brief moment in time.
My prayers for peace and blessing are with you all.