Lisa Sue Montana

Lisa Sue Montana, 44, of Malden, formerly of Piggott, died Wednesday, July 23, 2008, in the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell. She was born Nov. 29, 1963, in Rockford, Ill., and educated at Jefferson High School and Rock Valley College.

She was employed at Aetna Insurance and Wells Engberg Company, and then later became a stay-at-home mom and Scout leader. She also operated her own business, "Cakes by Lisa," while living in Illinois.

She was married to John W. Montana on Aug. 6, 1988, and the couple had two children. The family moved to Piggott in July of 1994. Montana had battled illness for the last several years of her life.

She was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Montana on March 29, 2001; her father-in-law, Sam Montana in July 2000; paternal grandparents, Lewis and Genevieve (White) Barker; maternal grandparents, Claude and Thelma Parks-Billings; and great-grandparents, Alfred and Sarah E. (Gribble) Barker.

She is survived by her son, Michael W. Montana and Kendra Jones of Corning,; her daughter, Samantha A. Montana and Tim Gaskins of the home; granddaughter, Madison Paige Montana of Corning; parents, William and Katie Betty Billings of Piggott; mother-in-law, Barbara Montana of Rockford, Ill.; best friend since kindergarten, Rhonda Henry of Rockford, Ill.; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 26, in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel with Allen Vaughn officiating. Burial was in New Hope Cemetery at Pollard. Pallbearers were Elvis Noles, Vernon Noles, Ashley Hickerson, Dewayne Barker, Rocky Blade and Adriane Bernett.

Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott handled the arrangements.