Sara was born July 5, 1978 to Charles and Leona Montgomery in Roswell, New Mexico. She was raised in Roswell and then went to Las Cruces NM to receive her Bachelor's degree in Philosophy in 2007 from New Mexico State University. She then moved to Chapel Hill/Durham area to continue her degree.

She is survived by her father Charles Keith Montgomery of Roswell, NM and Leona Davenport Montgomery of Hobbs, NM and Sister Ruby Pearl Montgomery.

Sara was cremated by American Cremation Durham, NC. Memorial Services will be held at a later date in NM.