Velia Doris Montgomery, 73, of Piggott died on Saturday, May 13, 2006.

She was born April 5, 1933, at Smithville and was the daughter of the late Varner James and Darzie Lee (Watson) Holland.

She was united in marriage to Charles A. Burnine who preceded her in death in 1966. Two daughters, Shelia and Shirley, were born to the couple. On Nov. 8, 1969, she was united in marriage to Gaylon L. Montgomery who preceded her in death on July 24, 2003. One daughter, June, was born to the couple.

She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Lindsey and Vonda Algiers.

She is survived by three daughters, Shelia Burnine of Piggott, Shirley Glass and husband, Clark, of Piggott and June Jones and husband, James, of Pollard; five grandchildren, John and Seth Glass and Zackery, Veronica and Raelyn Jones; four brothers, Vance Holland and wife, Jan, of Farmington, Mo., Velmar Holland of DeSoto, Mo., Jim Holland and wife, Joan, of St. Peters, Mo., and Larry Holland and wife, Joyce, of Hillsboro, Mo.; two sisters, Debbie Holland of Massachusetts and Verlean Spears of Lodi, Calif.; several nieces and nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Visitation will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday (today), May 17, 2006, at Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 18, 2006, in the Hoggard and Sons Chapel in Piggott with Jerry Massey officiating. Burial will follow in Mitchell Cemetery in Greenway.

Hoggard and Sons Funeral Home of Piggott is in charge of the arrangements.