Surrounded by her loving family, Sheri Montgomery White, a floral industry legend, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Houston Methodist Hospital at the age of 58. She was born to Ivas and Jewitt Smith Montgomery in Houston, Texas on February 4, 1957 and raised in Baytown, Texas.
Sheri attended Austin Elementary School, Cedar Bayou Junior High School, and was a graduate of Sterling High School in 1975. She was a Sterling Star and President of DECA. She was introduced to her husband, Donnie White, by her sister Vicki when Sheri served as Vicki's maid of honor and Donnie was best man. Needless to say, they fell in love and and were married within a year. They had 2 sons, Christopher and Bryan, whom Sheri could not have been more proud. Sheri and Donnie would celebrate 40 years of marriage on Saturday.
Sheri went to work for her parents immediately following high school in their florist shop. In 1985 she purchased the florist upon her parent's retirement. Serving the floral industry for over 40 years, she was awarded Texas Master Florist certification in 1987 and advanced Texas Master Florist Certification in 2005. In 1990 she was inducted into the American Academy of Floriculture. She is a member of the Society of American Florists and served as Retail Director. As a respected leader, she served as President of the South Texas Teleflora Unit, as well as President of Allied Florists of Houston and Texas State Florists' Association for two terms. Her involvement in Texas continued, serving as a member of the Texas Floral Endowment Board of Directors. Advocating on behalf of the floral industry on numerous occasions, she attended Legislative Action Days at the Texas State Capitol as well as representing Texas in Washington, D.C. at our nation's Capitol. Sheri served on the Design Team for the 2001 and 2005 George W. Bush Inaugural Event in Washington D.C. Recognized for her service to the industry, she received the highest award Allied Florists of Houston bestows upon its members, the Buddy Benz Award as well as the Texas State Florists' Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Her life of service also included serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the Baytown Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador Committee, and Baytown Rotary.
While enjoying a legendary career Sheri's true passion was to help change lives through her community service. For many years Sheri served in several positions with the Baytown Youth Fair. She tirelessly promoted the Baytown Youth Fair in the business community as a founder of the Baytown Spur Club. She solicited donations for their Auction which also raised funds for scholarships and monies to help defray costs for the kids whose projects didn't make the auction. As a result of her dedication, she and Donnie were finalists for the Baytown Citizen of the Year award in 2007.
Sheri's family and friends knew her as a loving, generous, and caring person whom would gladly give you the shirt off her back and the shoes off her feet, both of which would be impeccably stylish. Friends were treated as family, and her family was indeed her closest friends. She loved all babies and animals and will be remembered as a wonderful aunt. Her playful spirit was contagious and her smile made her blue eyes sparkle with delight. Sheri had a great wit and if you caught her at work or play she was always laughing. Her infectious laugh could be heard throughout the room…you always knew she was there.
Sheri was just as comfortable in formal attire to attend a black tie affair as she was in rubber boots and camouflage. She joined her husband and boys fishing, hunting, and was just as comfortable sitting around the camp fire at the deer lease as she was at the head table at her Presidential Events. Sheri's family has been overwhelmed by the prayers and support they have had in these difficult days and they have been so comforted by the outpouring of love and grace from so many.
Sheri left this world knowing that she left her mark by her incredible artistry as a floral designer, as a devoted wife and mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and mother-in-law. Her community has been a better place from her substantial contributions and her family and friends have lost a treasured soul. Sheri's loved ones will honor her legacy by following her example of making the world more beautiful and just.
She is survived by her loving husband Donnie White of Baytown, her first born son Christopher Michael White and son-in-law Jerry Allen Perry of Brooklyn, New York, and her son Bryan Jason White; Her parents Ivas and Jewitt Montgomery; her sister Vicki Montgomery Knupple and brother-in-law Lester; her sister Robyn Montgomery Howell and brother-in-law Ricky; and mother-in-law Betty White, all of Baytown Texas. Brother-in-law C.P. White of Texas City, Texas. Nieces and nephews Jared Keene and wife Whitney, Katie Davidson and husband Luke, Melony Kunkel, Joel White and wife Lacy, and Brent White and wife Chloe.
Honoring her as Pallbearers will be: Jared Keene, Joel White, Brent White, Harold Broom, Ronnie Lemma, and Phil Chandler.
Sheri's wish was to be surrounded by flowers. For those who want to honor her in addition to flowers, a scholarship has been established in her name by the Texas Floral Endowment. Memorial donations may be made to the: Sheri Montgomery White Memorial Scholarship
Texas Floral Endowment
P.O. Box 170760
Austin, TX 78717
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Navarre Funeral Home from 5-8 pm. Funeral services will be at 10 am Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Navarre Funeral Home with the Reverend Jim Welch presiding. Burial will follow in the family cemetery at Pools Cemetery in Richards, Texas.
To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.
Sheri attended Austin Elementary School, Cedar Bayou Junior High School, and was a graduate of Sterling High School in 1975. She was a Sterling Star and President of DECA. She was introduced to her husband, Donnie White, by her sister Vicki when Sheri served as Vicki's maid of honor and Donnie was best man. Needless to say, they fell in love and and were married within a year. They had 2 sons, Christopher and Bryan, whom Sheri could not have been more proud. Sheri and Donnie would celebrate 40 years of marriage on Saturday.
Sheri went to work for her parents immediately following high school in their florist shop. In 1985 she purchased the florist upon her parent's retirement. Serving the floral industry for over 40 years, she was awarded Texas Master Florist certification in 1987 and advanced Texas Master Florist Certification in 2005. In 1990 she was inducted into the American Academy of Floriculture. She is a member of the Society of American Florists and served as Retail Director. As a respected leader, she served as President of the South Texas Teleflora Unit, as well as President of Allied Florists of Houston and Texas State Florists' Association for two terms. Her involvement in Texas continued, serving as a member of the Texas Floral Endowment Board of Directors. Advocating on behalf of the floral industry on numerous occasions, she attended Legislative Action Days at the Texas State Capitol as well as representing Texas in Washington, D.C. at our nation's Capitol. Sheri served on the Design Team for the 2001 and 2005 George W. Bush Inaugural Event in Washington D.C. Recognized for her service to the industry, she received the highest award Allied Florists of Houston bestows upon its members, the Buddy Benz Award as well as the Texas State Florists' Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Her life of service also included serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the Baytown Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador Committee, and Baytown Rotary.
While enjoying a legendary career Sheri's true passion was to help change lives through her community service. For many years Sheri served in several positions with the Baytown Youth Fair. She tirelessly promoted the Baytown Youth Fair in the business community as a founder of the Baytown Spur Club. She solicited donations for their Auction which also raised funds for scholarships and monies to help defray costs for the kids whose projects didn't make the auction. As a result of her dedication, she and Donnie were finalists for the Baytown Citizen of the Year award in 2007.
Sheri's family and friends knew her as a loving, generous, and caring person whom would gladly give you the shirt off her back and the shoes off her feet, both of which would be impeccably stylish. Friends were treated as family, and her family was indeed her closest friends. She loved all babies and animals and will be remembered as a wonderful aunt. Her playful spirit was contagious and her smile made her blue eyes sparkle with delight. Sheri had a great wit and if you caught her at work or play she was always laughing. Her infectious laugh could be heard throughout the room…you always knew she was there.
Sheri was just as comfortable in formal attire to attend a black tie affair as she was in rubber boots and camouflage. She joined her husband and boys fishing, hunting, and was just as comfortable sitting around the camp fire at the deer lease as she was at the head table at her Presidential Events. Sheri's family has been overwhelmed by the prayers and support they have had in these difficult days and they have been so comforted by the outpouring of love and grace from so many.
Sheri left this world knowing that she left her mark by her incredible artistry as a floral designer, as a devoted wife and mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and mother-in-law. Her community has been a better place from her substantial contributions and her family and friends have lost a treasured soul. Sheri's loved ones will honor her legacy by following her example of making the world more beautiful and just.
She is survived by her loving husband Donnie White of Baytown, her first born son Christopher Michael White and son-in-law Jerry Allen Perry of Brooklyn, New York, and her son Bryan Jason White; Her parents Ivas and Jewitt Montgomery; her sister Vicki Montgomery Knupple and brother-in-law Lester; her sister Robyn Montgomery Howell and brother-in-law Ricky; and mother-in-law Betty White, all of Baytown Texas. Brother-in-law C.P. White of Texas City, Texas. Nieces and nephews Jared Keene and wife Whitney, Katie Davidson and husband Luke, Melony Kunkel, Joel White and wife Lacy, and Brent White and wife Chloe.
Honoring her as Pallbearers will be: Jared Keene, Joel White, Brent White, Harold Broom, Ronnie Lemma, and Phil Chandler.
Sheri's wish was to be surrounded by flowers. For those who want to honor her in addition to flowers, a scholarship has been established in her name by the Texas Floral Endowment. Memorial donations may be made to the: Sheri Montgomery White Memorial Scholarship
Texas Floral Endowment
P.O. Box 170760
Austin, TX 78717
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Navarre Funeral Home from 5-8 pm. Funeral services will be at 10 am Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Navarre Funeral Home with the Reverend Jim Welch presiding. Burial will follow in the family cemetery at Pools Cemetery in Richards, Texas.
To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.
Surrounded by her loving family, Sheri Montgomery White, a floral industry legend, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2015 at Houston Methodist Hospital at the age of 58. She was born to Ivas and Jewitt Smith Montgomery in Houston, Texas on February 4, 1957 and raised in Baytown, Texas.
Sheri attended Austin Elementary School, Cedar Bayou Junior High School, and was a graduate of Sterling High School in 1975. She was a Sterling Star and President of DECA. She was introduced to her husband, Donnie White, by her sister Vicki when Sheri served as Vicki's maid of honor and Donnie was best man. Needless to say, they fell in love and and were married within a year. They had 2 sons, Christopher and Bryan, whom Sheri could not have been more proud. Sheri and Donnie would celebrate 40 years of marriage on Saturday.
Sheri went to work for her parents immediately following high school in their florist shop. In 1985 she purchased the florist upon her parent's retirement. Serving the floral industry for over 40 years, she was awarded Texas Master Florist certification in 1987 and advanced Texas Master Florist Certification in 2005. In 1990 she was inducted into the American Academy of Floriculture. She is a member of the Society of American Florists and served as Retail Director. As a respected leader, she served as President of the South Texas Teleflora Unit, as well as President of Allied Florists of Houston and Texas State Florists' Association for two terms. Her involvement in Texas continued, serving as a member of the Texas Floral Endowment Board of Directors. Advocating on behalf of the floral industry on numerous occasions, she attended Legislative Action Days at the Texas State Capitol as well as representing Texas in Washington, D.C. at our nation's Capitol. Sheri served on the Design Team for the 2001 and 2005 George W. Bush Inaugural Event in Washington D.C. Recognized for her service to the industry, she received the highest award Allied Florists of Houston bestows upon its members, the Buddy Benz Award as well as the Texas State Florists' Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Her life of service also included serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the Baytown Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador Committee, and Baytown Rotary.
While enjoying a legendary career Sheri's true passion was to help change lives through her community service. For many years Sheri served in several positions with the Baytown Youth Fair. She tirelessly promoted the Baytown Youth Fair in the business community as a founder of the Baytown Spur Club. She solicited donations for their Auction which also raised funds for scholarships and monies to help defray costs for the kids whose projects didn't make the auction. As a result of her dedication, she and Donnie were finalists for the Baytown Citizen of the Year award in 2007.
Sheri's family and friends knew her as a loving, generous, and caring person whom would gladly give you the shirt off her back and the shoes off her feet, both of which would be impeccably stylish. Friends were treated as family, and her family was indeed her closest friends. She loved all babies and animals and will be remembered as a wonderful aunt. Her playful spirit was contagious and her smile made her blue eyes sparkle with delight. Sheri had a great wit and if you caught her at work or play she was always laughing. Her infectious laugh could be heard throughout the room…you always knew she was there.
Sheri was just as comfortable in formal attire to attend a black tie affair as she was in rubber boots and camouflage. She joined her husband and boys fishing, hunting, and was just as comfortable sitting around the camp fire at the deer lease as she was at the head table at her Presidential Events. Sheri's family has been overwhelmed by the prayers and support they have had in these difficult days and they have been so comforted by the outpouring of love and grace from so many.
Sheri left this world knowing that she left her mark by her incredible artistry as a floral designer, as a devoted wife and mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and mother-in-law. Her community has been a better place from her substantial contributions and her family and friends have lost a treasured soul. Sheri's loved ones will honor her legacy by following her example of making the world more beautiful and just.
She is survived by her loving husband Donnie White of Baytown, her first born son Christopher Michael White and son-in-law Jerry Allen Perry of Brooklyn, New York, and her son Bryan Jason White; Her parents Ivas and Jewitt Montgomery; her sister Vicki Montgomery Knupple and brother-in-law Lester; her sister Robyn Montgomery Howell and brother-in-law Ricky; and mother-in-law Betty White, all of Baytown Texas. Brother-in-law C.P. White of Texas City, Texas. Nieces and nephews Jared Keene and wife Whitney, Katie Davidson and husband Luke, Melony Kunkel, Joel White and wife Lacy, and Brent White and wife Chloe.
Honoring her as Pallbearers will be: Jared Keene, Joel White, Brent White, Harold Broom, Ronnie Lemma, and Phil Chandler.
Sheri's wish was to be surrounded by flowers. For those who want to honor her in addition to flowers, a scholarship has been established in her name by the Texas Floral Endowment. Memorial donations may be made to the: Sheri Montgomery White Memorial Scholarship
Texas Floral Endowment
P.O. Box 170760
Austin, TX 78717
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Navarre Funeral Home from 5-8 pm. Funeral services will be at 10 am Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Navarre Funeral Home with the Reverend Jim Welch presiding. Burial will follow in the family cemetery at Pools Cemetery in Richards, Texas.
To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.
Sheri attended Austin Elementary School, Cedar Bayou Junior High School, and was a graduate of Sterling High School in 1975. She was a Sterling Star and President of DECA. She was introduced to her husband, Donnie White, by her sister Vicki when Sheri served as Vicki's maid of honor and Donnie was best man. Needless to say, they fell in love and and were married within a year. They had 2 sons, Christopher and Bryan, whom Sheri could not have been more proud. Sheri and Donnie would celebrate 40 years of marriage on Saturday.
Sheri went to work for her parents immediately following high school in their florist shop. In 1985 she purchased the florist upon her parent's retirement. Serving the floral industry for over 40 years, she was awarded Texas Master Florist certification in 1987 and advanced Texas Master Florist Certification in 2005. In 1990 she was inducted into the American Academy of Floriculture. She is a member of the Society of American Florists and served as Retail Director. As a respected leader, she served as President of the South Texas Teleflora Unit, as well as President of Allied Florists of Houston and Texas State Florists' Association for two terms. Her involvement in Texas continued, serving as a member of the Texas Floral Endowment Board of Directors. Advocating on behalf of the floral industry on numerous occasions, she attended Legislative Action Days at the Texas State Capitol as well as representing Texas in Washington, D.C. at our nation's Capitol. Sheri served on the Design Team for the 2001 and 2005 George W. Bush Inaugural Event in Washington D.C. Recognized for her service to the industry, she received the highest award Allied Florists of Houston bestows upon its members, the Buddy Benz Award as well as the Texas State Florists' Association Lifetime Achievement Award. Her life of service also included serving as a member of the Board of Directors for the Baytown Chamber of Commerce, Ambassador Committee, and Baytown Rotary.
While enjoying a legendary career Sheri's true passion was to help change lives through her community service. For many years Sheri served in several positions with the Baytown Youth Fair. She tirelessly promoted the Baytown Youth Fair in the business community as a founder of the Baytown Spur Club. She solicited donations for their Auction which also raised funds for scholarships and monies to help defray costs for the kids whose projects didn't make the auction. As a result of her dedication, she and Donnie were finalists for the Baytown Citizen of the Year award in 2007.
Sheri's family and friends knew her as a loving, generous, and caring person whom would gladly give you the shirt off her back and the shoes off her feet, both of which would be impeccably stylish. Friends were treated as family, and her family was indeed her closest friends. She loved all babies and animals and will be remembered as a wonderful aunt. Her playful spirit was contagious and her smile made her blue eyes sparkle with delight. Sheri had a great wit and if you caught her at work or play she was always laughing. Her infectious laugh could be heard throughout the room…you always knew she was there.
Sheri was just as comfortable in formal attire to attend a black tie affair as she was in rubber boots and camouflage. She joined her husband and boys fishing, hunting, and was just as comfortable sitting around the camp fire at the deer lease as she was at the head table at her Presidential Events. Sheri's family has been overwhelmed by the prayers and support they have had in these difficult days and they have been so comforted by the outpouring of love and grace from so many.
Sheri left this world knowing that she left her mark by her incredible artistry as a floral designer, as a devoted wife and mother, sister, daughter, aunt, and mother-in-law. Her community has been a better place from her substantial contributions and her family and friends have lost a treasured soul. Sheri's loved ones will honor her legacy by following her example of making the world more beautiful and just.
She is survived by her loving husband Donnie White of Baytown, her first born son Christopher Michael White and son-in-law Jerry Allen Perry of Brooklyn, New York, and her son Bryan Jason White; Her parents Ivas and Jewitt Montgomery; her sister Vicki Montgomery Knupple and brother-in-law Lester; her sister Robyn Montgomery Howell and brother-in-law Ricky; and mother-in-law Betty White, all of Baytown Texas. Brother-in-law C.P. White of Texas City, Texas. Nieces and nephews Jared Keene and wife Whitney, Katie Davidson and husband Luke, Melony Kunkel, Joel White and wife Lacy, and Brent White and wife Chloe.
Honoring her as Pallbearers will be: Jared Keene, Joel White, Brent White, Harold Broom, Ronnie Lemma, and Phil Chandler.
Sheri's wish was to be surrounded by flowers. For those who want to honor her in addition to flowers, a scholarship has been established in her name by the Texas Floral Endowment. Memorial donations may be made to the: Sheri Montgomery White Memorial Scholarship
Texas Floral Endowment
P.O. Box 170760
Austin, TX 78717
Visitation will be Wednesday, September 2, 2015 at Navarre Funeral Home from 5-8 pm. Funeral services will be at 10 am Thursday, September 3, 2015 at Navarre Funeral Home with the Reverend Jim Welch presiding. Burial will follow in the family cemetery at Pools Cemetery in Richards, Texas.
To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com
Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.
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