Doris Monroe

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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