Montoya Jervil Baugh Obituary (1978 - 2021)

On July 12, 1978, God blessed Gwendolyn Joyce Baugh & Allen Ray Johnson with a beautiful baby girl, Montoya Jervil Baugh. Montoya grew up and attended Hitchcock High School where she was a member of the graduating Class of 1997. She was PROUD to be a Bulldog!! She also took pride in her work as a caregiver for 22 years and her most precious patient was her mother over the past 13 years. Montoya was such a loving free spirit who never met a stranger. Everyone that met Montoya instantly fell in love with her bright smile and her bubbly personality. She loved to cook and host house parties where all of her friends would gather and have spades tournaments. Most importantly, SHE LOVED HER FAMILY. Montoya will be remembered by the many lives she touched in her lifetime. On Tuesday February 2, 2021, Montoya gained her wings in Texas City, Texas. She is preceded in death by her grandmother, Bertha Lee Hughes; her uncles, Russell Lee Baugh and Melvin Joe Baugh. Mourning her departure are: her mother, Gwendolyn Baugh of Texas City, Texas City, Texas; her father, Allen Ray Johnson of Houston, Texas; her brothers, Allen Baugh and Melvin Opusunju (wife, Andrina), both of Texas City; her nieces, Me'Keyiah Sharlette Opusunju of Texas City), Franshae Kirven of San Antonio, Texas and A'lyrick Amee of Pasadena, Texas; her nephews, Jamarcus Baugh of Waco, Texas; Martrayvion Amee of Pasadena, Tyrell Lee of Texas City, Walter Chapman of Texas City and Tyrese Chapman of Texas City; her godchildren whom she loved and helped raise as her own, Jacorey Fennell of Galveston, Texas, Javion Green of Houston, Daunya Minter of Houston and Wilber Lee "Third" of Texas City and sister cousin, Josie Baugh (husband, Patrick) of Dickinson, Texas. Montoya will also be missed by a host of cousins, uncles and friends. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2021 9:00 a.m. followed by a service to celebrate her life at 11:00 a.m. Both events will be held at the chapel of Bay Area Funeral Directors located at 5410 FM 1765 (facing Highway 3) in Texas City, Texas 77591. All memorials may be sent to the funeral home.