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Corretta Montegomery Shackelford, 97, Army veteran who served during World War II

Corretta Montegomery Shackelford

WILMINGTON — Corretta Montegomery Shackelford, 97, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2020, at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare.

She was born April 2, 1923, in Burlington, the daughter of Herbert Guy Montgomery and Martha Ellidge Montgomery.

Corretta served her country with honor and distinction as a corporal in the U.S. Army during World War II.

She will be laid to rest at a private committal service.

Share online condolences with the family at Wilmington Funeral Home.

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