Julia A. Montgomery

Julia Perpetua Neale Montgomery, eldest child of Joseph and Rita Neale was born on November 4, 1948, In Baltimore, MD. She transitioned to glory on September 29, 2018. Born and raised in West Baltimore, Julia was originally a member of St. Peter Claver Roman Catholic Church from birth until 1956. At that time, Julia became a member of St. Edward's Roman Catholic Church, where she remained for the rest of her life. A faithful member of the St. Edward's congregation, she served as an usher, and as a representative of the parish to B.U.I.L.D., and the Peace and Justice committee. Educated in public and parochial schools in Baltimore City, Julia attended #148 Rosedale Elementary School, and Seton High School. Julia graduated from Morgan State University in 1971 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Elementary Education. After graduation, Julia put down her own roots, settling in Northeast Baltimore, starting a family and teaching in Baltimore City Public Schools from 1971 to 1978.. She later worked as an Asbestos Abatement Inspector and Office Manager for The White Lung Association and for the Northeast Community Organization (NECO). Julia always sought to balance her professional life with her dedication to family, spending many years as a homemaker. She was steadfast in her belief that the family is the most important building block of society, believing that "Society can only be as strong and productive as its families." Julia also very active in community organizing, serving as a volunteer with B.U.I.L.D. and the Organization for the Enforcement of Child Support (OECS), as President of the Beaureguard Neighborhood Association, and holding several roles on the Boards of the Northeast Community Organization (NECO) and The Baltimore Homeless Advocacy Union. Julia is survived by her three children Julia Aimee and Vera Alexandra Montgomery, of Baltimore, MD, and Emanuel Alan Montgomery, of Philadelphia, PA, as well as a grandson, Gavin Michael Ellis. She is also survived by her mother, Rita P. Neale, of Baltimore,MD, her brothers Joseph Neale, of Riverside CA, Samuel Neale of Knoxville, TN; Michael and John Neale, of Baltimore, MD and her sisters Catherine Neale, Rita Neale and Michele Killette, all of Baltimore, MD. She was preceded in death by her father Joseph Neale, brother Gerald Neale and sisters Rachel Neale and Helena Bunch. Julia also leaves a host of loving extended family and friends. A previous marriage to Emmanuel Montgomery ended in divorce.

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Julia A. Montgomery

November 4, 1948 - September 29, 2018