Amy Messmore Obituary

Amy Miles Messmore, 60, of Montgomery, IL passed away peacefully early Monday, August 1, following a series of health challenges. Amy lived her life with family and friends close to heart giving all that she could to those lives that she touched. As wife and mother, aunt and daughter, grandmother and friend, Amy raised immediate and extended family with a caring touch, compassionate heart, and flair for fun. She was active in the community as a young woman in LaGrange, IL with the historical society, scouting, and helping children of need at the Cossitt Elementary School (named after her Gr.Gr. Grandfather and village founder F.D. Cossitt). Amy was passionate about animals and art and enjoyed sharing these experiences with others. She started a hobby farm in Elburn, IL and shared her experience with friends involved in 4H, Girl Scouts, and Horsemanship. As an accomplished hobby artist, Amy produced numerous sculptures, figurines, ornaments, paintings, and writings with a common theme of love and happiness. She encouraged others to craft in self-expression at her side and worked therapy as the Art Director at King-Bruwaert House retirement home. Amy is greeted in eternity by her husband, Curtis L. Messmore; her infant son; her parents, Belle & Marshall G. Miles II; and her brother, Marshall G. Miles III. Waiting to embrace again are children, Emily and Adam Messmore; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Messmore; grandchildren, Caleb, Elizabeth, Cindy and Noah Messmore; sister, Judy Miles; in-laws, Dr. Harry and Marilyn Messmore; and countless close friends and relatives whom loved Amy dearly. A remembrance celebration is scheduled Saturday, August 20, from 12pm-4pm at the Bristol Bay Clubhouse, 4582 Rosenwinkle St., Yorkville, IL 60560. This is a casual celebration of Amy's life with family, friends, music, pictures, food, and stories from everyone. Children are welcome and there is a swimming pool to use weather permitting. Contact Adam at amessmore@gmail.com for more information if needed.