Kristin Edwards Montes
Kristin Elizabeth Edwards Montes, 48, Morrisville, NC, beloved daughter, wife, and mother left this world on June 5, 2022 after an arduous battle with colon cancer. Her family will be forever heartbroken.
She leaves behind her parents, Vivian Bowman-Edwards and Steven Edwards, Cary, NC; husband Valeriano Montes, Morrisville NC; children Austin Edwards, Raleigh NC; Sofia Montes, Natalie Montes, Morrisville NC; extended family and an abundance of friends. She is predeceased by her grandparents W.C. and Georgene Edwards; Helen van Erven and William Bowman.
Kristin was born in St. Augustine, Florida, the first baby born at St. Augustine General Hospital, a fact of which she was inordinately proud. Years later after the hospital was closed to make way for a Lowe’s Hardware, she joked that they should erect a memorial to her birthplace, now in the washer/dryer section.
Kristin grew up and attended local schools in St. Augustine, Florida, where her high school Spanish teacher, Judy Martin, recognized her talent for learning languages and encouraged her to continue with Spanish which she did. In 1991 Kristin moved to Cary, NC, with her parents and later graduated from Meredith College, Raleigh, with a double major in Communications and in Spanish. She met her husband when he noticed her, a blonde, blue-eyed young woman speaking fluent Spanish to a friend.
Kristin loved to travel and visited over a dozen countries in Europe, Africa, and North America but her favorite vacations were at the beach or Disney World. She loved all things Disney and made countless trips there. Not only did she have Mickey Mouse t-shirts, she had various Disney characters on her suitcases, shoes, purses, phone case and more.
Kristin first worked as a preschool teacher, then a customer service representative in the travel industry but what she loved most was being a mother. Nothing was more important or meaningful to her than her three children. She had a bubbly personality and it was rare to see her without a smile. No one was a stranger for long after they met her. She was open and honest and shared her feelings as she progressed through the cancer that was causing her pain and discomfort. Her many friends will remember her generous spirit and optimism.
In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested a memorial donation to the American Cancer Society. An online memorial is planned for a future date. Kristin’s family would like to thank all of her friends and family members who supported her throughout her illness. Your kindness will not be forgotten.