Debra Jean Montgomery, 71, of Newark, Ohio died Wednesday morning January 15, 2025 at her home.  Her loving family was at her side.

Born August 2, 1953, in Zanesville, Ohio, she was a daughter of the late Clinton and Nancy (Conner) Fawcett and was a 1972 graduate of Tri-Valley High School.

Debra was a daycare provider at Licking County Christian Academy, and later on a filing clerk for Newark Family Physicians.  She was a member of Bible Baptist Church of Newark for several years and also spent a lot of time taking care of little ones in the nursery.  She enjoyed baking, working in her flower gardens, and was a very avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan.  Debra was a very virtuous, friendly and charitable lady, but most of all she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  Her greatest enjoyment was being with her family.

Surviving is her loving husband of nearly 53 years, Christy N. Montgomery, whom she married May 26, 1972; three daughters, Heidi (Darren) Brandt, Jennifer (Barton) Alvis and Holly Montgomery; one son, Joshua Montgomery; ten grandchildren, Bryce, Abbi, Ashlynn, Langdon, Anjel, Hannah, Delaney, Westin, Aubrey, and Chloe; and four great grandchildren, Liam, Mia, Ryker, and Everleigh.  Also surviving are two sisters, Dusty (Frank) Stare and Darcy Lee; a brother, Nick (Debbie) Fawcett and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Debra was preceded in death by a daughter, Heather Dawn Montgomery, who died August 18, 1976.

Private family funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at the Frazeysburg Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 110 West Third Street, Frazeysburg, Ohio with Pastor Joshua Hamilton officiating.  Debra will be laid to rest in Frazeysburg Cemetery with her daughter, Heather.

A public Celebration of Life will be held on February 8th at 11am. at the Bible Baptist Church 50 Price Road Newark, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wounded Warrior Project.