Rose Marie (Montgomery) Fugate

Rose Marie (Montgomery) Fugate, age 66, of Shelby, died unexpectedly following a brief illness at her home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.

Rose was born November 19, 1955 in Garrett, IN to the late Ollie and Geraldine (Maloney) Montgomery. Her only son, Raymond L. Montgomery, preceded her in death just one short year ago on January 16, 2021. Her survivors include her daughter-in-law: Lisa Montgomery of Shelby; her 3 grandsons: CPL Kalvin (Erica) Montgomery of Alaska, Kevin (Leesha) Montgomery of Shelby, Kaleb Montgomery of Shelby; 2 great grandsons: Matthew and Raymond Montgomery; and multiple other relatives.

Rose was an avid collector of many items and trinkets especially swords, knives, and purses. She also was a talented artist, specifically drawing.

Family and friends are welcome on Saturday, January 15, 2022 from 10-11 am at the Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby, where funeral services will immediately follow at 11 am. Burial will be in Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven near her son, Raymond.

Appropriate ways to express sympathy for those unable to attend may be done by leaving an online condolence at www.PenwellTurner.com or by leaving a comment on Rose’s obituary on the funeral home’s Facebook page, Facebook.com/PenwellFuneral.