Mrs. Josie Brammer Montgomery, 81, of Advance died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2017 at her home.

She was born May 1, 1936 in Patrick County, Va. to Arthur Talmadge and Bessie Midkiff Brammer. Mrs. Montgomery spent most of her working life as a seamstress and retired from Jockey International.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Arvey Montgomery.

Surviving: a daughter, Debbie; a son, Richard; 5 grandchildren; and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 2 at Westlawn Gardens of Memory with the Rev. Russell Myers officiating. The family will greet friends following the service.

Memorials: American Cancer Society, 4A Oak Branch Drive, Greensboro,   27407.

Condolences: www.hayworth-miller.com.