Doris  Monroe

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Doris D Monroe was born on September 15, 1937 in Harlem,  NY  to Mabel     and Robert Burley.  Her childhood education began in the Elizabeth City, Camden  school system.  Upon moving to New Jersey, she attended school in     Palmyra and Camden City.  She graduated from Rowan University with a   Business Administration Degree.                         Doris was married to the late Franklin Williams and from this union, their                       daughter, Veronica was born.  In later years, Doris married the late Amos                       Monroe.                       Doris’ work history included being a Central Supply technician at Our                       Lady of Lourdes Hospital while attending college.  From there, she was a                         Teachers’ Assistant at Bancroft School for handicapped children.  She                        retired from the Department of Defense as a QualIty Control Inspector                        after 22 years of dedicated service.  Job well done !! Doris was an excellent bowler in her younger years. There were times when she bowled in three leagues at a time earning numerous awards and commendations.                        During her retirement, she again  perused her passion for children by                              going to work for St Joseph’s Elementary School and St Joseph’s Child                         Development Center.                           Prior to her illness, Doris was faithful member of St Joseph’s Pro-                         Cathedral for many years.  She was very active in the Order of Eastern                         Star, The Daughters of Zamora Court No. 135, and the Integrity Chapter                         No. 31.    She was also involved with the Primrose Assembly Order of the                         Golden Circle and was a long term member of the American Legion                         Auxilliary at the VFW Post in Woodbury, NJ.                         Doris loved jazz music, her album collection was extensive.  She loved to                         travel, visit casinos and on occasion, savor a double shot of Remy Martin                         with a Heineken chaser with family and friends.  Nothing compared to her                         award winning  five cheese macaroni and cheese casserole !! She was an                         avid  Eagles fan and always had a sweet tooth.  Her go to candy is Hersheys                         kisses.  My, how her eyes lit up when Teet and Rone would visit her bearing                         sweet treats such as chocolate cake and or chocolate ice cream.                           She peacefully gained her wings on January 23, 2025. She was preceeded                         in death by her mother Mabel, fathers Robert and Richard, brothers                         Robert Jr and Wilbert and nephews Joseph and Anthony.                         She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughter and son in love Veronica                         and Ralph, grandchildren in love Duane and Tori (Michael), six great grand                         children, her devoted baby sister Betty Mitchell who she affectionately called                         Bunny,                           her Uncle Ralph Shannon (Audrey), her host of nieces and nephews,                         Gregory Torrence, Anthony Burley, Jacinta Weal (Sylvester), Jerome                         Mitchell, Dana Burley, Lavonna Stanley, Josef Mitchell, Letrice Mitchell,                         Tonee Burley, London Campbell, Jah’mere Stanley, Journey Stanley,                          and Kalvyn Burley-Carey.   She will be forever remembered by her special                          family Marcus and Dalny, William and Linda and Denise.                                                               Lovingly Submitted,  The family
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