Holley A. (Ives) Montroy Smith

Holley A. (Ives) Montroy Smith, 82, formerly of Ogdensburg, NY and most recently of Knoxville, TN, passed away on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville, where she had been a patient since Wednesday, December 10.

Holley spent much of her life running the family business, Gerry's Liquor Store, in Ogdensburg. She also worked as an adult special education teacher's aide for the Ogdensburg City School District and later as a job coach with BOCES, roles that reflected her dedication to helping others.

She was born on June 28, 1943, in Ogdensburg, the daughter of John and Geraldine Seguin Ives. Holley graduated from Ogdensburg Free Academy and attended college in Albany. On July 2, 1966, she married Albert "Bert" Montroy. Together they made their home in Ogdensburg, where they raised their children and opened their hearts to several exchange students who became part of the Montroy family.

Following Bert's passing in 1997, Holley moved to Florida. On August 5, 2003, she married Robert Smith, and they enjoyed a quiet life in the Edgewater area until Bob's death in 2009. Holley then returned to Ogdensburg, remaining close to family and friends.

Holley is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Melissa Montroy and Brian Russell of Knoxville, TN; her daughter-in-law, Carolyn Montroy of Melbourne, FL; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Thomas and Beth Ives of Ogdensburg, NY, Peter and Jocelyn Ives of Winter Park, FL, and Joseph and Kim Ives of Sherrill, NY; her sisters, Betsy Ives of Potsdam, NY, and Kitty and Joe Reay of Edgewater, FL; her grandchildren, Anthony Aumell of Portland, OR, Adrienne and Dustin Dunagan of Knoxville, TN, and Conor, Seth, and Dylan Montroy of Melbourne, FL; her great-grandchildren, Joel and Ellie Dunagan; Oscar Velasco, Guadalajara, Mexico, a former exchange student who became a cherished member of the Montroy family; as well as several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

She was predeceased by her parents, John and Geraldine Ives; her husbands, Albert Montroy and Robert Smith; her son, Albert "Pip" Montroy; her brothers, John, David "Monk," and Andy Ives; and her sister, Sally Buckendorf.

Arrangements are entrusted to Frary Funeral Home in Ogdensburg, NY with the cooperation of Crossville Memorial Funeral Home in Crossville, TN. In accordance with her wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. The family will be planning a celebration of life for both Holley and her brother John in the summer of 2026.

Memorial contributions may be made to Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville, TN, or to the Boys and Girls Club in Ogdensburg, NY.