Annie Merle Montague

ANGIER – Annie Merle Montague, 93, passed away Friday at Greenleaf Care Center. A native of Johnston County, she was the daughter of the late David and Alma Coats Johnson. A graveside service will be held on Monday at 11:00 AM at Harnett Memorial Park. Merle is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gene Montague; sisters-in-law, Margaret Batten, Frances Duncan and husband, Sherrill, Rita Johnson, Dorothy Johnson; brothers-in-law, Joe and wife, Judy, Frank and wife, Pat; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents Merle was preceded in death by her sisters, Fannie Johnson, Lula Parrish, Retha Johnson; brothers, James Johnson, Buck Johnson, Jack Johnson, Billy Johnson.