Claire Wilkerson Montgomery

Claire Wilkerson Montgomery, 92, passed peacefully at Brookdale Memory Care, Roanoke, Va. on Monday, August 9, 2022. Born on January 23, 1930, she was the daughter of Lawrence Gilliam Wilkerson, Sr. and Opal Nichols Wilkerson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Radford Carter Montgomery in 1985 and her son, Wayne Montgomery in 1977. She is survived by three children: Larry Montgomery (Angel), Ralph Montgomery (Teresa) both from Buchanan, Va. and Debra Laughinghouse (Wyatt) of Morehead City, NC; grandchildren: Jennifer Berry (Matt), Daniel McAllister, and Brandon Montgomery (Mary); step-grandchildren: Sue Laughinghouse (Brent), Steve Laughinghouse (Amy), Ricky, Manny, Ramon Fernandez; great-grandchildren: Grant and Claire Berry, Carter Montgomery, Dyllan, Dawson and Devin McAllister; step-great-grandchildren: Tika, Elena, Ricco, Alan, Mariah, Angelique; great-great-grandchildren: Emma, Terry and Emma; brother, John Robert Wilkerson (Brenda); Last but not least, is her faithful friend & companion, Marvin (her cat). Claire was a faithful wife, mother, and grandmother and most well known as “Nannie”. Her family was the love of her life. She was a Girl Scout leader, Red Hat member, American Legion Auxiliary and a member of Buchanan Baptist Church. She enjoyed farm life, canning, and travel especially when flying. She traveled to Australia , Hawaii, Cayman Islands, Aruba, Alaska, Canada & many places in the US. Her most fun cruise was with Dr. Charles Stanley. Services will be held at the Buchanan Chapel of Botetourt Funeral Home, on Friday, August 12, 2022. Visitation with family at 10:00 AM followed by service at 11:00. Graveside service following at Fairview Cemetery, Buchanan. A very special thank you to the staff at Brookdale Memory Care, Roanoke; Heartland Hospice especially Regina (RN); and At-Home Caregivers especially Lauren. In lieu of flowers, donations to Buchanan Baptist Church or St. Jude's Children's Hospital Online condolences may be made at www.botetourtfuneralhome.com.