Roland Monroe Obituary

MONROE Roland Monroe (Baby) stepped aboard the chariot of eternal life on Monday, November 7, 2006 at the age 41. Beloved husband of the late Lisa Myles Monroe. Loving son of Ernest J. Bush, Jr. and the late Alice Monroe. Father of Roland and Rolanda Short, Laquinta Butler, Ronald and Rondell Martin and Chasity Ridgley. Brother of David, Robert, Shannon, Antonio and Lakeesha Monroe, Theresa Palmer, Tnyra Martin, Sonja Young, Angela Red, Keisha and Tony Campbell. He also leaves to cherish his memories three grandchildren, a devoted friend, Ernestine Phipps; sisters- and brothers-in-law, host of cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by one brother, Aaron Monroe; and his grandparents: William and Ailene Hamilton and Ernest and Hazel Bush. Family and frineds are invited to attend the Funeral Services on Saturday, November 18, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. at Gertrude Geddes Willis Funeral Home, located at 2120 Jackson Avenue. Visitation from from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Private burial. NO WAKE. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME, INC. in charge. You may sign the guest book on nola.com/obits.

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Published by The Times-Picayune on Nov. 17, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Roland Monroe

7 Entries

Glenda(TWINGIRL)/Andrea(MONKEY) Daigre-Duperclay/Anderson

November 18, 2006

To our brother in law whose gone but will never be forgotten.Miss you dearly. We know that you've made it and give the gang a kiss for us.Love Twin,Monkey,Durell,Ronnie,Nookie, Keith,Pee-Wee,Arnold,and your father in law J.B.Poola,Whyte-Boy Des,B.J.,La'Keiva,Destany.

Ernestine Phipps

November 18, 2006

My love you have reach your destiny you will be missed. I'm going to miss your smile,laughter,
and my wake up and good night calls.My condolence to your family,kids and mother's of your kids God Bless y'all your Las Vegas,NV family.
Love Ernestine Phipps

Connie Rainey

November 17, 2006

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Our deepest sympathy and prayers are with the Monroe Family

SHERANDA PHIPPS

November 17, 2006

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

ERNESTINE PHIPPS

November 17, 2006

TO MY LOVER AND FRIEND I WILL TRULY MISS YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART AND YOUR FAMILY HAS MY DEEPEST SYMPHATY.
YOURS TRULY ERNESTINE.

Erica Holloway

November 17, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
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