Charlene Wilma Krizak Monroe

Entered this world on June 20, 1936. Joined the Church Triumphant on June 29, 2025, at 3:10p. Now and forever feasting at the heavenly banquet. May her memory be a blessing forever. Dear family—by birth, by choice, by love— With the grace of God, we celebrate with the saints. Charlene: Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Friend, Heiress, and Resident of the Kingdom. Known and loved as: Charlene, Mother, Mom, Mimzer, Mims, and Chicken. A woman of spirit and grace. Lovely and beautiful. Beloved and adored—her smile, her strength, her leadership and compassion. Her voice, her whistle, her kindness. Her presence. Brave and bold. Resourceful and intelligent. Knowledgeable and clever. Adventurous and indomitable. Fun and funny. Inspired and creative—an artist and crafter with a vision for beauty. A daughter of God. A woman of faith, filled with joy and love. Mimzer enabled, empowered, and internalized the Kingdom of God—both here and now, and in the then and later. She now resides in the radiance of Christ, her Savior. To life—L’chaim! She lived a full and wonderful life. In adversity, she lived with grace. In death, she is restored to health everlasting. Cherished. Loved. Missed. Until we meet again, rest in the caring arms of your Creator, Redeemer, and Sustainer. Residing with Duffie and family and sisters and all the saints who have gone before us. Ki l’olam chasdo — His mercy endures forever. You lived a life worth living. All who knew you weep with joy in the comfort you have found. Thank you for sharing your life with us. Thank you for being you. Enjoy those poppyseed kolaches! Love you, Mom—now and forever. Her family: Husband: Duffie G. Monroe (01.17.1931 – 01.19.2016) Children: Duffie W. Monroe and Deborah Sharon Kay Sabom and David Marshall Monroe and Stacey Malcolm Monroe and Teresa Grandchildren: Marcus Sabom Araby Peters and husband John E. Brandon Monroe and wife Amanda Alex Monroe and wife Natalie Christen Monroe Genevieve Welch and husband Cody Preston Sabom Jordan Monroe and wife Emily Weller Monroe Great grandchildren: Brady Monroe Brax Lassiter Ellis Monroe Witten Monroe Bryn Peters Gregory Welch Sisters: Annette Rawls Millie P. Baxter Willie Mae Barnette and husband Courtney Dorothy J. Bradshaw and husband Eldridge Irene Winans and husband Douglas Mary McGrew Among many other special friends are Dianne Coolidge Saylor and Susan Monroe

Charlene Wilma Krizak Monroe

June 20, 1936 - June 29, 2025