Lela Virginia Vest, 82, of New Port Richey, Florida, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 at the Hernando-Pasco Hospice Care Center.
She was born September 13, 1926 in Zionsville, IN to the late Millard & Clara (Bartlett) Montgomery. In 1982, she moved to Frostproof, FL. She was a retired secretary, attended the Church of Christ in Frostproof, a member of the Art League of Frostproof, loved to bake cakes for weddings, and liked to sew.
Lela was preceded in death by her husband Rosco, in 2001, and one son, Ray Johnson. Survivors include daughter, Linda Johnson of Noblesville; Step-daughters, Barbara Sue Parker of Frostproof, Mary Lou Christner of Erlanger, KY; and Edna Hawkins of Kokomo; brother, Howard Montgomery & Sister-in-law, Reba Montgomery of New Port Richey, FL; sister, Ruth Womack of Indianapolis; half-brother, Larry Montgomery of Noblesville; 6 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be Monday, July 27, 2009, from 2-4:00PM at Randall and Roberts Funeral Home in Noblesville. Burial will follow at Crownland Cemetery in Noblesville.