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Shirley Ann Wilcher Montgomery

January 28, 1932 — December 6, 2024

Lynchburg

Shirley Ann Wilcher Montgomery, 92, a lifetime resident of Lynchburg, passed away on Friday, December 6, 2024. 

She was born on January 28, 1932, to the late Hilbert Wilcher and Catherine Bondurant Wilcher.

Shirley was a long time Sunday School teacher, dedicated reader, avid square dancer, and truly loved to visit the Peaks of Otter every chance she got. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Wilcher.

Shirley is survived by her son, Vernon Stewart and special daughter-in-law, Faye; and her daughter, Stephanie Stewart, whom she lived with for 62 years until she went to reside at the Bedford County Nursing Home in October of this year. 

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at Tharp Funeral Home, Lynchburg. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will be held at Fort Hill Memorial Park.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of the Bedford County Nursing Home and Centra Bedford Hospice for their loving care expressed to Shirley during her final days.

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. 

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Service Schedule

Past Services

Visitation

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

1:00 - 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory-Lynchburg

220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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Funeral Service

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Starts at 2:00 pm (Eastern time)

Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory-Lynchburg

220 Breezewood Dr, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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Burial

Wednesday, December 11, 2024

Fort Hill Memorial Park

5196 Fort Ave, Lynchburg, VA 24502

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