Jewel B. “Wallace” Montgomery

Jewel B. “Wallace” Montgomery

Jewel B. “Wallace” Montgomery, a cherished resident of Indianapolis, Ind., peacefully transitioned on Sunday, July 12, 2026, at the age of 86. Jewel was born on Dec. 14, 1939, in Lamar County, Ala., to the late Ottis and Elsie Wallace.
She embraced Christianity at a young age. In 1986, she became a member of Kingsley Terrance Church of Christ in Indianapolis, where she remained actively involved until her health deteriorated. Jewel graduated from Lamar County Training School in Vernon. She married the love of her life, Joseph D. Montgomery, on Sept. 30, 1968, a union that lasted 43 years until Mr. Montgomery’s untimely demise. To this union, four wonderful children were added; Joe Earl, Jeff D., Theresa and Marvin. Her professional career included several years of employment with RCA Company, Indianapolis. Her personal hobbies included gardening.
Jewel is survived by her son, Jeff D. Montgomery, Indianapolis; her daughter, Theresa Ann Montgomery, Indianapolis; her granddaughter, Vanessa Johnson, Indianapolis; her sister, Lucy Bell Sublett, Indianapolis; her sisters-in-law, Carol Wallace, of Indianapolis, Mary Starks of New York, N.Y., Martha Johnson of New York, N.Y., Catherine Montgomery of Eldridge, Ala., Linda Riggins of Guin, Ala.; her brother-in-law, Joe Neal Montgomery of Eldridge; her devoted cousin and long-time friend, Esther Rippy of Indianapolis; in addition to numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, Jewel was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph D. Montgomery; two sons, Marvin D. Montgomery and Joe Earl Montgomery; a sister, Christine Wallace; and three brothers, Fred Wallace, Dalton Wallace and Ernest Lee Wallace Sr.
Funeral services for Mrs. Montgomery will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at noon at the Piney Grove Church of Christ with burial to follow in the Mayfield Cemetery. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 10-noon service time at the church.

Bowen Funeral Home
Winfield, AL
205-487-4327