Merrie Jean Montgomery Obituary (2022)

Jean Marie "Merrie" Montgomery, age 61, of Philadelphia, and formerly of the Oxford Circle and Frankford sections of Philadelphia, died on August 9, 2022.Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of James Montgomery and Trudy Mulhern Montgomery.She graduated from Frankford High School in 1978 and later attended Gordon Phillips Beauty School.Merrie was employed as an Accountant Secretary for the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for 15 years, as well as a hairdresser.She was a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She enjoyed making jewelry and doing arts and crafts but, most of all, spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her loving children, Crystal Brosius (Darnell Wheeler) and Michael Brosius, by her grandchildren; Thomas, Laila, Darnell, Jr., Kahlib, and Jaban, and by her great-grandchildren, Adonis and Zariya. She is also survived by her brother, James Montgomery (Laura); sister, Lori Ann Montgomery Hughes; nieces, Alaina and Caitlin; nephew, Ryan and by many cousins. Services will be held privately.