Vannie Mae Monroe's Obituary
Vannie Mae Calvert Monroe was born in Gilmer, Texas on May 2,1920 and died August 10,2017 in Richardson, Texas. Vannie was the ninth and last child of Ada Ray Calvert and Louis Evans Calvert. She was elected class beauty in the class of 1938 at Gilmer High School. After graduation, she moved to Dallas. She went to work for a doctor’s lab in downtown Dallas and continued working for doctors in Dallas for the next thirty years. She met Howard Monroe at Trinity Baptist Church and they married in Waxahachie, Texas on March 14,1942. They were happily together for 58 years before Howard’s death in 1999. Howard and Vannie were active, long time members of First Baptist Church Richardson. Vannie was a loving, caring person and was devoted to her dog, Daisy. She loved the Lord Jesus and her family unconditionally. She was a prayer warrior for her family and friends. Her grandchildren were the delight of her life. She often kept her grandchildren and great grandchildren. As daughters, we never worried when they were with Grandmommy. Vannie was a strong woman who survived three cancers, the last being diagnosed in 1998. After declining health these past seven months, she went to be with Jesus. Survivors include daughters Carol Mitchell (A.L.), Rita Bonds (Carl), grandchildren Julie Mitchell Innmon, Doug Mitchell, Scott Bonds(Emily). Great grandchildren, Jeffrey Innmon, Drew Innmon, Chase Mitchell, Peyton Mitchell and Brody Bonds. Sister in law Irene Monroe and various cousins. Special thanks to the care givers during her last weeks which included Karen, Tim, Donella and Meme who were so caring and loving during her last days. Thanks also to the Atria Richardson who came along side of the care givers. The funeral service will be Monday, August 21, 2017 at Restland, Wildwood Chapel, Richardson, Texas. Both the viewing at 11:30 and service at 12:30 will be held at the Wildwood Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing, 3700 Worth Street, Dallas, Texas 75246.
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