Martha Anderson Monroe

Nashville, TN
Age 84

Passed away Monday, November 17, 2003. Mrs. Monroe was born May 17, 1919 to the late Clara Bible and Samuel Edward Anderson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Lanier Monroe. Survived by her daughter, Ann Monroe Farrar; granddaughter, Allison Fleming Farrar; sister, Ruth Anderson Montgomery; several nieces and nephews.

She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and teacher. Mrs. Monroe was a member of Belmont United Methodist Church for many years.

She received degrees from Middle Tennessee State University, Peabody University and the University of Tennessee. She taught in the Davidson County public school system and was the Principal of Cavert Special Education School. She served as President of the International Reading Association and the Delta Kappa Gamma Sorority. She was also a member of the Melrose Garden club for several years.

Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, November 20, 2003 in Woodlawn Memorial Park, with Dr. Todd Jones officiating. The staff of Barton House will serve as Honorary Pallbearers. Visitation with the family 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. Thursday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association, 4004 Hillsboro Pike, Nashville, TN 37215.

WOODLAWN FUNERAL HOME, 660 Thompson Lane, (615) 383-4754; A Dignity Memorial Provider.

Submitted by:
Nathalie Killian