M. Jean Monroe

M Jean Monroe, 94, formerly of Fairmount, died Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Wesleyan Health Care where she had been a resident for several years. Jean was born in Grant County on January 8, 1924, daughter of the late Willis H. and Cecile Vivian (Tetrick) Ratliff. Jean graduated from Fairmount High School in 1941 and had attendedEarlhamCollege. Jean married Clyde Monroe on December 29, 1946. They were married 65 years before Clydes death in 2012. Jean had worked at CustersLast Stand where she was an order assembler for 15 years. She also worked in the RCA cafeteria for 8 years and retired from Madison Grant Community Schools in 2005 after 17 years in theSummitvilleElementary Cafeteria. Jean enjoyed playing the piano at Back Creek Friends where she was a member and enjoyed flowers and sewing. Jean is survived by Daughter: Kay (Mike)Hiles, Jonesboro, IN, sons: Darrell (Becky) Monroe, Fairmount, IN Terry (Jeri) Monroe, Peru, IN; grandchildren: Patsy (Joe) Saling, Jannel (Gary) Eakright, Tanya (Jason) Ford, Jeremiah (Jodi) Monroe, Vanessa (Andy) Montgomery,Brandon (Tia) Monroe, and Joshua and Micah Hiles;and 22 great-grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her sisters Vera Ruth Smith and Dorothy Ann Adams, and her grandson JeremyBaskett. Arrangements are being handled byArmes-HuntFuneral Home and Cremation Services, 415 S. Main Street, Fairmount, Indiana where services for Jean will be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 1 PM with LindaCabeofficiating. Burial will follow at Park Cemetery in Fairmount. Visitation is from 11-1 prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to Back Creek Friends Church in care of the funeral home. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.armeshuntfuneralhome.comVisitation Tue, Dec 11, 2018 at 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Matthews Cemetery P.O. Box 38Matthews, IN 46957Funeral Service Tue, Dec 11, 2018 at 1:00 pm Fairmount Chapel - Armes - Hunt Funeral Home and Cremation Services 415 S Main StreetFairmount, IN 46928-1929