Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates". Proverbs 31:31

Mollie M. Davenport Montgomery was born December 15, 1942 to the late George Davenport and Corena Davenport. She received her education at the H.B. Pemberton High School in Marshall, TX. She accepted Christ at an early age. She was baptized at the Paradise Baptist Church where she worked faithfully as a member until the Lord called her home. She was united in Holy Matrimony with Mr. O.B. Montgomery, who preceded her in death in 1989.

Mollie worked for a number of years at the Box Factory, Monarch Tile and the Marshall Pottery in Marshall, TX. She also did private sitting from time to time.

Mollie M. Davenport Montgomery transitioned on October 11, 2019.

She wore many hats in the church, wherever she was needed, she was willing to do her part, from the choir stand to the kitchen. She enjoyed going from church to church singing praises to the Lord and helping others in any capacity she could throughout the community.

She was the mother of five (5) children leaving a great legacy as a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She was preceded in death by her six (6) sisters, Mary Post, Velma Davenport, Doris Davenport, Herice Clough, Texanna Davenport and Goldie Davenport and three(3) brothers, Dolphus Davenport, Otis Davenport, and David Davenport.

She leaves to cherish her memories; two (2) daughters, Janice Foreman(George), Sheila Whaley, of Marshall, TX,; two(2) adopted daughters, Natalia Montgomery, of Houston, TX, Markesha Montgomery, of Dallas, TX; One(1) son, Thomas Montgomery of Henderson, TX. Eleven (11) grandchildren. Four (4) sisters, Johnnie Robertson, Rita Johnson, Derisa Boyd(J.D.) all of Marshall, TX, Margie Logan(Jack) of Dallas, TX.; four(4) brothers, George Davenport, Jr, Frankie Davenport(Jannie) all of Marshall, TX, Lewis Lister(Mary) of Marietta, TX, Arsida Davenport of Dallas, TX. A host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral Services: Saturday, October 19, 2019 @ 11:00am Texas and Louisiana Baptist Association, Marshall, Texas Pastor John Graham, Pastor, Paradise Baptist Church, Marshall, TX‐Officiating Services Entrusted to: Downs Funeral Home, Marshall, Texas.