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Rose Monroe Obituary

MONROE Rose Milling Monroe, 95, died Friday April 30, 2010 at home. She was predeceased by her husband, J. Raburn Monroe, and her daughter, Marcia Monroe Kelly Conery. She is survived by her daughters Linda Logan Monroe and Alice Monroe Nelson, her four grandsons, three granddaughters, and five great-grandchildren. There will be a Graveside Service at Metairie Cemetery at 12:00 noon on Friday, May 7, 2010 for family and friends. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the N.O. Town Gardeners, The Garden Study Club, or the Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from May 5 to May 7, 2010.

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Jane Ferguson

January 30, 2014

Who can forget the great parties Rose hosted at her gracious, raised Louisiana cottage on Louisiana Ave? They were swell affairs. Whether small dinner parties or large cocktail gatherings, Rose brought together an interesting group.

May 11, 2010

"How deeply saddened I am to learn of the death of Rose, my friend, whom I admired so much. " Genevieve Trimble, St. Francisville, LA

Jim and Shannon Evans III

May 7, 2010

We are blessed with delightful memories of our visits with Rose...as well as with her many friends and relatives in years past...from Shreveport, Franklin and,of course, our dear city of New Orleans. Rose, we will never forget your art, your wonderful humor, your love and care of your beautiful gardens, and your precious friendships with your many family members and friends. God bless you, Rose. Shannon and Jim

Simon Shlenker III

May 6, 2010

Linda and family we are sorry for your great loss.

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Paul & Judy McIlhenny

May 6, 2010

Deepest condolences from

Joseph B. Stahl

May 6, 2010

No two ways about it, Rose was a star. If Proust were alive, he'd have written a book about her.

May 5, 2010

Regret that we will be in Houston and not able to attend the service. Our thoughts are with you and our memory extensive of the many good times shared with Rose. Elizabeth and Woody

George Matthews

May 5, 2010

Alice, So sorry to hear of the death of your mother.

Arthur Monroe

May 5, 2010

Rose will be dearly missed. My deepest sympathy to all of the family.

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