Lois Gwendolene “Gwen” Montgomery, 54, of Gallipolis, passed away on Friday, August 3, 2012, at her son’s residence in the presence of her family. She was born on January 26, 1958, in Gallipolis, Ohio, to the late Terley “Pop” Clagg, Sr. and Mary Lou Sands Clagg who survives her in Gallipolis.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Temberley Dawn Johnson; her father, Terley“Pop” Clagg, Sr.; a brother, Billy Clagg; and an uncle, Ralph Sands.

Gwen is survived by her son, Mark (Christie) Johnson, of Patriot; grandchildren, Chrystian (Charlotte) Johnson, Heavenle Johnson, Takala Johnson, Destiny and Trey Johnson; four great-grandchildren Logan, Shiana, Mikayla and Angel; her mother, Mary Clagg of Gallipolis; two brothers, Terley Clagg, Jr., of Chillicothe, and Ray (Tammy) Clagg of Gallipolis; two sisters, Electa Martin of Gallipolis, and Cheryl (Bill) Howell of St. Clairsville, Ohio; and several nieces, nephews cousins and special friends.

She loved to be with family and friends and to cook and clean house. If she cooked for you, “You better eat it”. She believed in her one true maker, though she did not attend any local church.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 2012, at Willis Funeral Home, with James Ellison officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Street Cemetery. Friends may call at Willis Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday.

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