Phyllis Monroe

Our dear mother Phyllis Monroe sadly passed away peacefully on April 14 2023, at the age of 90 surrounded by family. She was born in Gratis, OH to Stanley & Ruby Cooper and moved to Eaton, OH where she was a wonderful mother and raised her children Karen, Terrence “Butch” & Michael.  She was best known for always being there for family in a time of need, love of Elvis Presley music memorabilia, always rooting on the Cincinnati Reds, and her whimsical sweet tooth!  She was loved by her children Karen Nicoson & her husband Doug, Terrance Monroe & Michael Monroe & his wife Kathy.  She leaves behind so many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Phyllis is also survived by her sister Delores Duncil & Dorothy “Rickey” Cooper.  She was preceded in death by daughter Karen & parents Stanley & Ruby Cooper, brothers Jack Cooper, & Paul Duncil.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 from 11:00 am until time of funeral service at 12:00 noon at the Gard Funeral Home (formerly Lindloff-Zimmerman), 113 Ada Doty Street, Gratis, OH.  Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery in Gratis.  Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.